Business Reporter – The Scottish Farmer

Newsquest; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural media outlet is seeking a Business Reporter to cover the cattle and sheep industry in Scotland. The successful candidate will produce articles for both print and online platforms, attend agricultural events, and engage with the livestock sector. Essential qualifications include experience in journalism and a solid understanding of the agriculture field. This is a hybrid role based in Glasgow offering a variety of benefits, including generous holiday, a pension plan, and ongoing training.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression & ongoing training

Pension plan & mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the pedigree livestock sector.
• Strong understanding of what farmers need to read about.
• Writing skills and teamwork capability.

Responsibilities

• Provide written articles for both paper and online outlets.
• Attend agricultural shows and sales.
• Generate original content on business issues.

Skills

Experience in the pedigree livestock sector

Understanding of print and digital journalism

Strong written skills

Ability to work as a team

Driving licence

Education

Journalism qualification

Job description

Business Reporter – The Scottish Farmer

Application Deadline: 3 February 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Glasgow

Reporting To: John Sleigh

Description

Do you have a passion for the Scottish cattle and sheep industry? Do you enjoy attending agricultural shows and livestock sales? Are you motivated to become an expert in the pedigree livestock sector?

If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you.

As a Business Reporter, you will bring readers of The Scottish Farmer all the latest news, results and prices from Scotland’s shows and sales. We are looking for a motivated business journalist who understands Scottish livestock and pedigrees with a desire to connect with readers.

As a member of The Scottish Farmer business team, a key aspect will be covering shows and sales alongside regularly producing farm features from Scotland and beyond. This will range from reporting on some of the most famous pedigree herds in the world to writing about new entrants who are just starting out on their farming journey. Working as part of a team, you will travel across the country to deliver features, sales and show reports.

This is a hybrid role which blends home working with attending the office in Glasgow.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing written articles for the paper and online
• Attending shows, sales, conferences, and features on behalf of The Scottish Farmer
• Generating original content on business issues important to readers
• Supporting The Scottish Farmer’s social media activity

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential:

• Experience and understanding of the pedigree livestock sector
• An understanding of print and digital journalism, with a clear vision of what farmers want and need to read about
• Strong written skills and the ability to work as a team
• A driving licence

Desirable:

• A strong network and connections within the agricultural sector
• Experience working as a journalist or a journalism qualification

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Gym membership
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
• Retail discounts