Features Journalist (Mat Leave)

The Scots Magazine is hiring a Features Journalist to join the team in either Dundee or Glasgow to cover a period of maternity leave. The successful candidate will be a creative journalist with a proven ability to write engaging features for our passionate readership across print and digital.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a feature writer or journalist, preferably within the lifestyle, culture, or travel sectors.
• An extensive contacts book and a strong knowledge and passion for Scotland, its cultural and historical landscapes, and its people.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality work within specified timeframes.
• A proactive approach to generating ideas and collaborating with colleagues.
• Experience in writing for magazines or similar publications.
• Familiarity with SEO best practices for editorial content.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work on a range of features and stories
• Collaborative team environment
• Chance to shape the future content of a well-loved publication