Job Description
Business Reporter – The Press & Journal
Location: Aberdeen, UK (Hybrid – 2 days in the office per week)
The Press & Journal, part of the DC Thomson media and publishing company, is hiring a Business Reporter to join the team in Aberdeen. The Business Reporter will write a mix of news, features and analysis to reflect the North and North-East business community.
The Business Reporter contributes directly to the performance of The Press and Journal portfolio by driving digital traffic, supporting subscriber value and ensuring business coverage reflects the realities of a challenging external economic environment.
Established in 1747, The Press and Journal is one of Scotland’s oldest newspapers. Its journalists are passionate about representing and making a difference to the communities they represent. Informed by data, the newsroom has been focused on growing its digital subscription base with locally focused, exclusive articles.
The Business Reporter will deliver high‑quality, commercially impactful business journalism that grows audience engagement, supports subscription performance and strengthens The Press and Journal’s reputation as the authoritative voice on business across the North and North East.
Operating in a fast‑moving, multi‑platform news environment, the Business Reporter is accountable for originating, researching and publishing compelling business stories that balance immediacy with insight. The focus is on human‑centred storytelling, achievable inspiration, meaningful analysis and timely reporting of issues that affect local businesses, employers and communities.
The successful candidate will deliver high‑quality, commercially impactful business journalism that grows audience engagement, supports subscription performance and strengthens The Press and Journal’s reputation as the authoritative voice on business across the North and North East. A key topic is the energy market (ie Oil & Gas, Green Economy, etc)
Key Responsibilities Include:
Producing accurate, engaging and digitally‑optimised business journalism that drives audience growth, engagement and subscriptions.
Developing a pipeline of original business stories (approx. 1-2 quality stories a day), spanning human interest, news, analysis and success stories.
Applying data and insight to story selection and headlines, improving digital performance.
Building and maintaining a strong network of business contacts across the patch.
Contributing to major editorial initiatives, such as the Fresh Start campaign.
Upholding editorial standards, accuracy, balance and ethical journalism at all times.
Skills:
Content Development - Produces clear, engaging and accurate editorial content across digital platforms.
Information Analysis - Gathers, validates and interprets complex business information to inform stories and analysis.
Research - Conducts effective background research, interviews and source verification.
Stakeholder Relationship Management - Builds and sustains productive relationships with business leaders, organisations and contributors.
Digital Content Management - Publishes and optimises content in line with digital workflows and audience needs.
Innovation - Applies creative thinking to story angles, formats and presentation.
Data Analysis - Uses audience and performance data to inform editorial decision‑making.
Critical Behaviours for High Performance
Being More Curious
Seeks to understand the people, decisions and forces behind business stories.
Explores new angles and emerging issues affecting local businesses.
Experiment with Purpose
Tests different story formats and approaches to maximise reach and engagement.
Adapts writing style based on insight and feedback.
Owning the Outcomes
Takes responsibility for accuracy, deadlines and editorial quality.
Understands how business journalism contributes to audience value and subscriptions.
Being More Collaborative
Works constructively with editors, newsdesk and colleagues across the newsroom.
Shares insight, contacts and learning to strengthen collective performance.
To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter.
Closing date for applications: 29th June at 12:00noon
