The National is looking for journalists who live and breathe Scottish politics to join the team at one of the fastest-growing newspapers in the country. Key responsibilities You will be expected to report on breaking and live news, deliver news stories which set the agenda, working within a small team to deliver content which will drive subscriptions, and print sales and help us reach new audiences. Skills, knowledge and expertise As we are a digital-first operation, you will be a digital native – someone who knows how to tell stories creatively for an online audience of millions of people, and 10,000 digital subscribers, every month. Experience working in audio or video formats and with data, and using social media at a professional level, would be helpful, but not necessary. A strong knowledge of Scottish current affairs and the constitutional question is required, and your contacts book will be packed with interesting people who want to talk about Scotland’s present and future. Experience working in a national newsroom is desirable, and an up-to-date qualification in Scots law and knowledge of all levels of government is essential. Candidates should be able to work from our Glasgow office at least three days a week. Salary depends on experience. About Newsquest Media Group We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region by investing in a passionate team of journalists who proudly serve their communities by sharing authoritative news that readers trust. Our sales teams provide local businesses with highly responsive digital advertising and marketing solutions. We are one of the largest regional news publishers in the UK and have a portfolio of more than 250+ local news brands and magazines online and in print. With an online audience of 41 million users a month and 7 million readers a week in print, our content is read by a substantial proportion of the UK population. In addition to our local news brands, we own several digital pure play and specialist media businesses such as s1jobs and s1homes, Exchange & Mart, and Newsquest Specialist Media. We also own LOCALiQ, an award-winning digital marketing agency that specialises in driving more leads, increasing online growth and generating return on marketing investment on behalf of thousands of UK SMBs.