Edinburgh Correspondent: Lead Exclusives & City Reporting

Newsquest; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media outlet is seeking an exceptional journalist for the Edinburgh Correspondent position. The successful candidate will break significant stories and provide in-depth coverage on human interest, politics, and culture in Edinburgh. With responsibilities including building a network of contacts and contributing to multimedia elements, this role requires excellent writing skills and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a generous holiday scheme, training opportunities, and various perks including gym membership.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off

Holiday buy scheme

Structured career progression

Pension plan

Gym membership

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of relevant media Code of Conduct.
• Proven track record of breaking news and delivering exclusives.
• Calm under pressure and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Break exclusive stories and lead coverage on major issues.
• Build a strong network of contacts across various sectors.
• Produce fast, accurate, and engaging copy.

Skills

Excellent writing and editing skills

Understanding of journalistic principles

Digitally fluent across CMS and social platforms

Strong news judgement and interviewing skills

Education

NCTJ diploma or equivalent

Job description

A leading media outlet is seeking an exceptional journalist for the Edinburgh Correspondent position. The successful candidate will break significant stories and provide in-depth coverage on human interest, politics, and culture in Edinburgh. With responsibilities including building a network of contacts and contributing to multimedia elements, this role requires excellent writing skills and the ability to work under pressure. Benefits include a generous holiday scheme, training opportunities, and various perks including gym membership.