Business Reporter – Scottish Farmer

Final date to receive applications: 3 February 2026

Department:
Editorial

Location:

Glasgow

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. This hybrid role blends home working with attending the office in Glasgow, and requires a motivated business journalist who understands Scottish livestock and pedigrees with a desire to connect with readers.

• 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

• Essential:
  • Experience and understanding of the pedigree livestock sector
  • 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

• 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

Executive

Full‑time

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Newspaper Publishing