Business Reporter – The Scottish Farmer

NEWSQUEST MEDIA GROUP; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional media company in Scotland is seeking a Business Reporter to cover agricultural news for The Scottish Farmer. The role involves attending livestock shows, writing articles, and providing insights into the pedigree livestock sector. Candidates should have a strong understanding of journalism and be capable of connecting with farmers' needs. This hybrid position offers 25 days of holiday and additional benefits such as a pension plan and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Mental health support

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of the pedigree livestock sector.
• An understanding of print and digital journalism.
• Strong written skills and the ability to work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Providing written articles for the paper and online.
• Attending shows, sales, and conferences for reporting.
• Generating original content on business issues.

Skills

Experience and understanding of the pedigree livestock sector

Strong written skills

Ability to work as a team

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
• Perks & discounts including:
  • Gym membership
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses)
  • Retail discounts

About Newsquest Media Group

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 several 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.