WiJ Scotland opportunity: Head of mentoring

Women in Journalism Scotland is looking for a new head of mentoring to oversee our established mentoring scheme. Now in its sixth year, the scheme pairs up-and-coming women journalists with a mentor from a pool of around 60 writers, reporters, broadcasters, producers, presenters and more. We seek an enthusiastic, motivated and nurturing individual committed to shaping the careers of women journalists in Scotland. 

Responsibilities

• Opening the scheme in November and making mentor / mentee pairings (with support from the WiJS committee) in December

• Hosting a one-hour introduction to mentoring workshop in January 

• Organising and hosting an in-person mentoring meet-up at BBC Scotland Pacific Quay in May

• Being the go-to contact for mentors and mentees who may need additional guidance throughout the year

This is a voluntary position supported by the WiJS committee. A full handover will be done with the outgoing head of mentoring, who will also be on hand for advice throughout the year. 

The role would suit someone who has benefitted from informal / formal mentoring themselves in their career and who now wishes to pay forward that support. 

Please register your interest to wijscotland@gmail.com by 30 Sept 2025