Work for The Skinny
The Skinny is an independent, creative company that seeks to connect curious readers with interesting artists and events. We aim to offer freedom within your role to work towards our company goals and business vision.
Clubs Editor
The Skinny seeks a new editor to write and commission clubs-related content for our monthly print magazine and online. We need someone who’s knowledgeable about Scottish nightlife, DJs, producers and labels plus the wider electronic music context, ideally with an interest in discovering underground scenes and cultures. The line between our music and clubs coverage can be blurry, so an ability to work collaboratively with our Music Editor is essential. Writing skills are also essential; experience of editing and commissioning would be desirable.
The most important skills beyond this are reliability, flexibility and adaptability – things can change quickly in the clubs sector and being able to turn around new content ideas is a regular requirement. Communication is key, as is meeting print deadlines.
Our monthly baseline expectation for articles is one feature plus one events preview column providing an overview of the month ahead in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dundee clubbing. The role is freelance, with a £125 monthly fee, plus payment for any articles written.
Interested? Send a couple of relevant writing samples plus a cover letter outlining why you’re interested in the role, and what you’d like to cover in January, to jobs@theskinny.co.uk
Deadline: Sunday 16 November, midnight
Fee: £125 per month + commissioned writing fees
Anticipated start date: December 2025
CONTRIBUTORS (Writers, Illustrators, Photographers)
The Skinny is your magazine: a collaborative effort, it’s put together by people who love their region and its culture, for people who love their region and its culture – and our contributors are known for having something new to say as well as a passion for their areas of expertise.
We are looking for writers, illustrators and photographers on an ongoing basis to help make The Skinny an informed, inspiring, witty and opinionated collection of the voices and talents that makes Scotland such an exciting place to be.
With 35,000+ copies distributed to more than 650 venues, The Skinny gives writers a platform to get their voice heard, and illustrators and photographers an opportunity to showcase their work and build their portfolio.
Pitching to The Skinny: Before you pitch your article ideas, we first recommend reading this pitching guide, which gives clear advice on writing a successful, eye-catching pitch to The Skinny and answers many questions you might have about the process.
If you’re a writer: Please introduce yourself to the relevant section editor – see contact details here – and send them two or three samples of your work.
If you’re an illustrator or photographer: Please email jobs@theskinny.co.uk with the subject line 'Contributor: illustrator' or 'Contributor: photographer' and let us know your area of expertise/interest (e.g. perhaps you’re a fashion photographer, or would like to try more live music photography) – and please link us to your portfolio where possible rather than attaching large files.