* Successfully manage productive relationships with the editor, the deputy editor, the news editor and with journalists in London and Glasgow
* Work with editors, writers and reporters to conceive, commission and edit distinctive agenda-setting political stories for a digital and print audience, focussing on constructive stories that put people at the heart, with high quality analysis and expertise
* Maintain excellent contacts across Scottish politics
* Have the ability to write with authority and command the respect of our readers and those within the political arena
* Forward-plan, pitch and deliver long-range projects and investigations
* Use SEO and audience data to help guide pitching and commissioning
* Use social networking and other digital platforms for content generation and to promote The Times and The Sunday Times Scotland content
* Pitch exclusive video, polls, interactive graphics and picture gallery ideas to engage our digital audience and plan how these stories are shared and promoted online
* Represent The Times and The Sunday Times on radio, television and other media, especially our own internal stations, To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 12 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.
Experience working as a senior political journalist for a national newspaper or digital news publisher
* Demonstrable experience writing and pitching ideas for a digital audience
* Extensive contacts in Scottish politics and a proven ability to bring in exclusive stories
* An understanding of how audience data supports pitching and commissioning and how to promote a story on social media and through search engines
* Knows how to attract and retain new digital audiences
* An ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and with rigorous accuracy
* Reliable and prepared to put in extra time and effort where necessary
* Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
* Excellent presentation skills and able to communicate succinctly and effectively
* A strong understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
Some of our benefits include:
* Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
* Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
* Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
* Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
* 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
* Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
* Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
* Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
* A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
* 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year