We're looking for someone just as passionate about Scotland as we are to come and join us. We want to find someone who can break major news stories, deliver exclusive investigations and get involved in our fast-growing multimedia and video projects.
After 12 years, The National continues to expand and develop, with a huge online reach, agenda-setting stories and a fast-growing pool of subscribers. Come and join us on our exciting journey working towards a better future for Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
- Break major news stories
- Deliver exclusive investigations
- Get involved in fast-growing multimedia and video projects
- Offer analysis of major developments in print and video form
- Work across digital platforms to communicate with The National's large and increasing following
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- Demonstrable experience of reporting on political issues and producing exclusive stories
- An up-to-date qualification in Scots law is essential
- Knowledge of all levels of government is essential
- A strong knowledge of Scottish current affairs and the constitutional question is required
- A strong contact book with people who want to talk about Scotland's present and future
- Comfortable working across digital platforms
- NCTJ qualification with shorthand is desirable
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
- Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
- Structured career progression & ongoing training
- Pension plan
- Employee Helpline counselling and advice
- Perks & discounts including:
- Gym membership
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care
- Retail discounts
- Team building days & annual volunteer charity day
About
A name you can trust - we’ve been a part of your community for generations.LOCALiQ is the name for all that Newsquest Media Group does today, from trusted local newspapers and websites to digital marketing services that can help you reach new customers as you’ve never been able to before.LOCALiQ is the name that combines your trusted local news brand with digital marketing.It hasn’t replaced the name of your local Newsquest newspaper and its website, but it encompasses everything we can offer.Those services include online advertising and best-in-class digital marketing, backed by data gathered from our 1.5 million local campaigns and 45 million monthly users.Put our experts to work for you, and we believe you’re hiring the best marketing partner a business can have.
Skills Required
- Demonstrable experience reporting on political issues and producing exclusive stories
- Up-to-date qualification in Scots law
- Knowledge of all levels of government
- Strong knowledge of Scottish current affairs and the constitutional question
- Strong contact book with people who want to discuss Scotland's present and future
- Comfort working across digital platforms
- NCTJ qualification with shorthand
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
What We Do
We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population. In addition to our local news brands, we own a number of digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs. Our parent company is Gannett Inc, the largest news publisher in the US. Gannett is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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