Business Reporter

The Press & Journal, part of DC Thomson media and publishing, is seeking a dynamic Business Reporter to join our team in Aberdeen. This hybrid role (2 days in office per week) involves writing a compelling mix of news, features, and analysis that reflects the vibrant business community of the North and North-East of Scotland.

About the Role

As a Business Reporter, you will directly contribute to the performance of The Press and Journal portfolio by driving digital traffic, supporting subscriber value, and ensuring our business coverage accurately reflects the economic landscape. You will operate in a fast-moving, multi-platform news environment, accountable for originating, researching, and publishing engaging business stories that balance immediacy with insight. The focus is on human-centered storytelling, achievable inspiration, meaningful analysis, and timely reporting on issues affecting local businesses, employers, and communities, with a key emphasis on the energy market (Oil & Gas, Green Economy, etc.).

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate, engaging, and digitally-optimized business journalism that drives audience growth, engagement, and subscriptions.
• Develop a pipeline of original business stories (approximately 1-2 quality stories per day), covering human interest, news, analysis, and success stories.
• Apply data and insight to story selection and headlines to improve digital performance.
• Build and maintain a strong network of business contacts across the region.
• Contribute to major editorial initiatives, such as the Fresh Start campaign.
• Uphold editorial standards, accuracy, balance, and ethical journalism at all times.

Skills Required:

• Content Development: Ability to produce clear, engaging, and accurate editorial content across digital platforms.
• Information Analysis: Skill in gathering, validating, and interpreting complex business information to inform stories and analysis.
• Research: Conduct effective background research, interviews, and source verification.
• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Ability to build and sustain productive relationships with business leaders, organizations, and contributors.
• Digital Content Management: Experience publishing and optimizing content in line with digital workflows and audience needs.
• Innovation: Apply creative thinking to story angles, formats, and presentation.
• Data Analysis: Utilize audience and performance data to inform editorial decision-making.

Critical Behaviours for High Performance:

• Being More Curious: Seek to understand the people, decisions, and forces behind business stories; explore new angles and emerging issues.
• Experiment with Purpose: Test different story formats and approaches to maximize reach and engagement; adapt writing style based on insight and feedback.
• Owning the Outcomes: Take responsibility for accuracy, deadlines, and editorial quality; understand how business journalism contributes to audience value and subscriptions.
• Being More Collaborative: Work constructively with editors, newsdesk, and colleagues; share insights, contacts, and learning to strengthen collective performance.

How to Apply:

Please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.