Scotland Correspondent

Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.

We’re looking for a Scotland correspondent to generate news stories and features covering Scotland across digital, multimedia and print covering stories as diverse as the rise of Reform UK, the debate over Scotland's constitutional future, rockets launching from Shetland and Edinburgh's festivals.  

We welcome applications from candidates based across Scotland, and are open to appointments in a range of locations.

About the role

• Produce content (text, multimedia etc) for all Guardian platforms
• Work as part of the news team to break exclusive stories and write features, interviews, and analysis, focusing primarily on stories affecting Scotland
• Keep up to date with issues across Scotland and work with national editors to identify and develop the best possible content
• Keep editors informed of stories in development
• Help develop innovative digital storytelling
• Develop and maintain key contacts and, through them, develop exclusive and original material 
• Collaborate on projects with other correspondents, specialists and departments
• Develop and maintain useful contacts across politics, culture, racial justice, health, technology, business, the arts, education, social affairs and home affairs

About you

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Scottish politics and the wider issues affecting Scotland
• Strong track record of breaking exclusive stories and feature writing
• Prior journalistic experience, working in a fast-moving news environment, preferably for a major newspaper or website
• Range of contacts
• A journalism qualification (desirable) 
• Scottish and UK media law knowledge 
• Shorthand is desirable but not essential
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations as when required
• Ideally you will have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to the role.

We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean Brinkley, senior recruitment partner on [email protected] to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for, along with three story ideas: two hard news pitches and one news feature.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 7th May 2026.

Benefits at the Guardian

You'll have six weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional five days. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given two volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, private health care, income protection, and free eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture and wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.

We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform, which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning and development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.