At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging business content and connect with local communities through digital storytelling.
- Company: Join Reach, the UK's largest commercial news publisher with a diverse range of brands.
- Benefits: Flexible working, career growth opportunities, and a chance to make an impact in journalism.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives and encourages applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of local business news and engage with influential community leaders.
- Qualifications: Strong network-building skills and a passion for digital media and storytelling.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a well-connected journalist who knows what makes your local businesses and community tick? Do you want to create must-read business content that drives reader loyalty? We are looking for a public-facing Business Editor with digital storytelling skills to expand our Business journalism offering across the Daily Record, EdinburghLive and GlasgowLive by driving community and network growth through breaking local and national business news. This is a hybrid role based out of our Glasgow office.
The position involves attending in-person events that may fall during early mornings, evenings, or weekends, so you must be based in or around the area and be able to work flexibly where required.
What the role will involve:
- Providing a daily feed of unique, relevant business coverage of interest to the local community.
- Sourcing original stories which inform and engage the readers about the local business community.
- Curating must-read newsletters, live blogs, weekly roundups, and exclusive subscriber-focused journalism that drives daily site visits.
- Actively developing key networks, engaging with influential people within the business community, and representing your title and BusinessLive in person, on social platforms, in videos, and on podcasts.
- Feeding standout regional enterprise, entrepreneurship, and small-business stories into the freshly relaunched BusinessLive platform.
- Working with colleagues in commercial teams to maximise revenue opportunities for the business journalism portfolio.
What you'll need to succeed:
- You’ll live on patch and bring, or rapidly build, an extensive network of local contacts.
- An excellent understanding of search, social headlines, newsletter strategy, and digital-first formats.
- A clear understanding of what content hooks audiences into making your coverage a daily part of their business and personal life.
- The confidence to represent the brand and work closely with local business leaders.
- A self-starting attitude and the ability to maintain and drive publishing standards.
If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick every single box, please don’t let that stop you from applying. We value potential, passion, and the perspectives that different backgrounds bring to our work. Diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us better serve our audiences, which is why we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Business Editor, Scotland in Glasgow employer: Reach
At Reach, we pride ourselves on being more than just a media organisation; we are a community that values diverse stories and perspectives. As a Remote Talent Acquisition Sourcer, you'll enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, offers generous benefits like extra holiday for significant life events, and fosters continuous growth through inclusive hiring practices. Join us in shaping the future of journalism while benefiting from our commitment to your career development and work-life balance.
