At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exclusive Scotland-focused reporting and develop innovative digital storytelling.
- Company: Join the Guardian, a leading media organisation with a commitment to impactful journalism.
- Benefits: Salary from £41,223, flexible location, and an inclusive recruitment process.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence national stories and work with diverse teams.
- Why this job: Shape Scotland's coverage during a pivotal time and make your mark in journalism.
- Qualifications: Strong knowledge of Scottish politics, excellent reporting skills, and a collaborative mindset.
The predicted salary is between 41223 - 41223 £ per year.
As Scotland Correspondent on a nine-month internal secondment, you will deliver exclusive, high-impact Scotland-focused reporting across Guardian platforms. You’ll work with the national news desk to break stories, write features and analyses, and develop digital storytelling that reaches a broad audience. You’ll rely on strong contacts across politics, culture, and society to source original material and collaborate with cross-functional teams. This role suits a journalist who wants to shape coverage on Scotland during a pivotal period and contribute to the Guardian’s mission with rigorous, context-rich storytelling.
Pay / Benefits
- Salary from £41,223
- Nine-month internal secondment
- Location flexible within Scotland (Glasgow or elsewhere)
- Opportunity to influence Scotland coverage
- Inclusive recruitment process
- Open to applications from underrepresented groups
Responsibilities
- Produce content for all Guardian platforms (text, multimedia)
- Break exclusive stories and write features, interviews, and analysis focused on Scotland
- Monitor issues across Scotland and collaborate with national editors to develop content
- Keep editors informed of developing stories
- Develop innovative digital storytelling
- Build and maintain contacts to source exclusive material
- Collaborate on projects with correspondents, specialists and departments
- Maintain contacts across politics, culture, and social issues to support reporting
Key requirements
- Excellent knowledge of Scottish politics and wider issues affecting Scotland
- Strong track record of breaking exclusives and feature writing
- Demonstrable reporting experience in digital and print
- Excellent contacts across media and politics
- Preferably NCTJ trained
- Scottish and UK media law knowledge
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
- Ability to bring diverse perspectives to the role
- Strong networking and relationship-building
- Collaborative mindset and team-oriented
- Editorial judgment and adaptability
- Digital and print reporting
- Multimedia storytelling
- Exclusive and investigative journalism
Scotland Correspondent employer: Guardian Media Group
At the Guardian, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that champions diversity and inclusivity within a dynamic and innovative environment. As a Technical Product Manager, you will benefit from generous annual leave, comprehensive healthcare options, and robust support for personal and professional development, all while working in a hybrid model that promotes work-life balance. Our commitment to employee wellbeing and growth, combined with our mission-driven culture, makes the Guardian a truly rewarding place to advance your career in the media industry.
