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Editor, The Nairnshire Community Newspaper
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to join the team as Editor of The Nairnshire Community Newspaper.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in an important community project and make an impact on the future direction of the newspaper.
Background
The Nairnshire Community Newspaper is published by Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO, a charity registered under no. SC053080.
We are a non-profit organisation, any excess funds generated are ploughed back into the Charity. The charity operates completely independently and is not affiliated with any other publisher or organization. Our mission is to create a newspaper “by the community, for the community”, one that keeps the people of Nairn and Nairnshire informed about local news, events and issues that matter to them.
The first issue of The Nairnshire Community Newspaper was published in October 2024. The newspaper is published monthly, and is available in both printed format from local outlets and (from July 2025) via online subscription.
The publication is funded by a combination of newspaper and subscription sales, advertising revenue, grants and donations.
Purpose
The Editor will be responsible for the overall quality of the publication content, ensuring that all news is presented in an accurate, engaging, and timely manner. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of local issues, a passion for community journalism, and a commitment to maintaining the highest journalistic standards.
This role is offered on a fixed term basis for an initial period of 9 months, with continuation subject to funding. One of the key objectives of the role is to raise awareness of the newspaper in order to increase revenue from newspaper sales, online subscription, advertising and grants such that we are able to fund a full time editor for the long term.
This is a full time role (35 hours p.w.), salary range £28,000 - £30,000 p.a., pro-rata for the term of the contract. The Editor will be based primarily at our offices, 79A High Street, Nairn IV12 4BW. There is an option to work remotely for up to two days per week and we operate a flexible working policy.
Duties Include
* Writing and editing articles for the newspaper.
* Commissioning contributions from volunteer writers.
* Coordinating production and proofing of the newspaper with the designer.
* Line manager to the Office Administrator.
* Expanding the volunteer base to ensure the newspaper has sufficient capacity to operate effectively.
* Ensuring the newspaper reflects the interests and needs of the local community.
* Ensuring that emails and enquiries from local people are responded to in a timely manner by the Office Administrator, providing support and guidance as needed.
* Working with the Office Administrator to develop the newspaper’s social media strategy and online presence, providing input and guidance.
* Writing and sending out regular newsletters via Mailerlite.
* Growing advertising sales by networking with local businesses and organisations.
* Representing the newspaper at meetings and events that we are invited to or that we host ourselves
* Developing relationships with the local community by developing local contacts, forging new partnerships with other organisations and acting as the public face of the newspaper
* Engaging with trustees, for example making recommendations, raising concerns, requesting support if needed, reporting on progress. This may include occasional attendance at trustee meetings.
Person Specification
* Able to demonstrate a strong interest in Nairn & Nairnshire, and local issues relevant to the area.
* Knows how to develop good contacts within the local community.
* This role is suitable for someone who is experienced in local journalism, is comfortable working independently and autonomously, and is prepared to be “hands on”.
Skills and Experience
* Experience in journalism and excellent writing skills;
* Strong organisational skills;
* Excellent IT skills with proficiency in standard business software, including email and Microsoft Office suite (Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
* Good interpersonal and networking skills;
* Confident working independently;
* Experience of using social media;
* Interest in local media
* Knowledge of Nairn and Nairnshire
* Knowledge of design software (InDesign)
Responsible for
Office Administrator
Responsible to
The Board of Trustees
About the charity
Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO was formed in January 2024 by a group of individuals who decided to investigate the possibility of a bringing a local newspaper back to Nairnshire, following closure of The Nairnshire Telegraph in December 2020.
Since its inception in 1854, the Nairnshire Telegraph was at the centre of Nairn’s civic, cultural and sporting life and its demise left the community without an effective voice. In addition to representing Nairnshire, it also provided an invaluable historical record, documenting accomplishments and attainments, milestones and significant events.
The group’s aim was to ensure residents continue to be informed of local news, events and developments, to provide a forum for the community to voice opinions and raise concerns, as well as a conduit to showcase events and initiatives to help strengthen the local economy. In essence, a local community newspaper to engage and represent all sections of Nairnshire society and foster a sense of awareness and community cohesion.
The purposes of Nairnshire Community Newspaper SCIO, as set out in its constitution, are to advance citizenship and community development in Nairn and its surrounding area through production of a regular newspaper mainly by volunteers to:
(i) bridge information gaps with timely, accurate, and relevant news and local interest stories; and
(ii) provide schedules of and support to local events;
which will keep residents connected to each other and promote civic engagement.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Newspaper Publishing
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