Edinburgh Correspondent – Herald

Edinburgh Correspondent – The Herald

Final date to receive applications: 3 February 2026

Department: Editorial

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Edinburgh

Reporting To: Catherine Salmond

The Herald is seeking an outstanding journalist to be the next Edinburgh Correspondent, as our current reporter moves on from the role. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a journalist who knows Scotland’s capital inside out, has a finger on the city’s pulse, and can land agenda‑setting exclusives.

You’ll break big stories and deliver authoritative coverage across human interest, politics, business, culture and community issues, representing The Herald at the heart of Scotland’s decision‑making city.

If you’re digitally focused, confident with multimedia and thrive in a fast‑moving newsroom, we want to hear from you.

• Break exclusive stories and lead our coverage on the biggest issues in Edinburgh.
• Build and maintain a strong network of contacts across politics, business, culture, public services and communities.
• Produce fast, accurate and engaging copy to deadline, from live breaking news to in‑depth explainers and features.
• Use FOI, data, documents and on‑the‑ground reporting to uncover the stories that others miss.
• File clean copy with sharp headlines and pull‑out lines that drive reader engagement and subscriptions.
• Work closely with editors, photographers and digital producers to package stories for web, app, newsletters, social and alerts.
• Contribute multimedia elements (video, audio, live blogs, social reads) to maximise reach and impact.
• Monitor performance using analytics and iterate coverage based on insight.
• Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and legality in every story.
• Represent The Herald professionally at events, briefings and in the community.

• NCTJ diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with strong attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of journalistic principles and practices.
• Excellent working knowledge of relevant media Code of Conduct are vital to fulfilling the functions of the role.
• Proven track record of breaking news and delivering exclusives on a competitive patch.
• Digitally fluent across CMS, SEO, analytics, social platforms and multimedia storytelling.
• Confident with live reporting and turning complex subjects into clear, compelling reads.
• Strong news judgement, source‑building and interviewing skills.
• Calm under pressure, highly organised and collaborative, able to own your patch while working as part of a wider newsroom.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Holiday buy scheme for extra flexibility
• Structured career progression & ongoing training
• Pension plan & mental health support
• Perks & discounts including:
  Gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, Eye care vouchers (£50 towards glasses), Retail discounts
• Team building days & annual volunteer charity day