Education Correspondent - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - The Smartlist

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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The Scotsman, Scotland's National Newspaper, has been at the centre of Scottish life for more than 200 years, with a hard-earned reputation for its authoritative journalism from around Scotland and the world.

Join us, and you'll also find a news organisation determined to do things differently: to produce brilliant, original journalism in text, video, audio and in print, with a blossoming digital future and a tight focus on what our customers need.

This year will see rapid innovation across our platforms, and we are now on the lookout for people who want to help us create brilliant, informative and entertaining Scottish journalism.

You'll get the chance to work with a close-knit, highly-motivated team, based in George Street, Edinburgh, with flexible working arrangements available.

The Role

We are now looking for an
Education Correspondent to work across both The Scotsman and sister title Scotland on Sunday, as we grow these respected news brands for the future.

The successful applicant will be capable of breaking down complex issues that impact on all educational levels - primary, secondary and higher education - while explaining them concisely and with great insight for our readers.

They should be willing to tackle the big issues and consistently break stories which matter on this specialist brief.

Equally comfortable with meeting senior officials at Scotland's leading universities or appearing on camera to explain the impact of industrial action on schools, The Scotsman's Education Correspondent will be expected to have experience as a journalist, with prior coverage of education a plus.

You will need to be able to build strong relationships with stakeholders attached to the education sector, including academics, teachers, politicians, union representatives, and key advisers associated with leading education bodies and groups.

We are seeking someone who is digitally savvy, as comfortable on screen as they are in type.

They will be able to grow into an authoritative voice when it comes to providing commentary around education issues, and be full of fresh ideas on how to best cover a brief that is hugely important to The Scotsman's audience.

Responsibilities:

Offer an indepth, sophisticated insight into complex issues such as higher education funding, the attainment gap, and the replacement of the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
Look beyond a crowded news schedule to deliver exclusive interviews and an original, thoughtprovoking take on education matters;
Build a strong contacts list with those in the education sector and other associated stakeholders;
Maintain a strong social media and digital profile;
Take a lead and contribute towards engaging video content around education issues, including involvement in The Scotsman's video bulletins and livestream events;
Liaise and work alongside other specialists at The Scotsman to contribute to our education coverage in areas that extend into other fields such as politics.

Skills:

A strong journalistic track record, with some experience in the reporting of education a plus;
A keen eye for a story and a proven track record of writing explainers, as well as breaking exclusive and original content;
Welldeveloped analytical and storytelling skills;
The ability to create engaging digital multimedia;
A people person, able to work collaboratively within a team of specialists and the wider newsroom;
NCTJ qualification or equivalent experience and a sound understanding of the IPSO code.

The Scotsman is part of National World, one of the largest national, regional and local multimedia organisations in the UK, so you'll also find all the training and career-development opportunities a big company can offer.

National World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment as an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. Consideration will be given to flexible working options for all roles._