Journalism

At the heart of the industry, journalists operate to provide the communities they serve with news and views, opinion and entertainment. Working with colleagues, they also help the local press to fulfil its crucial democratic role by holding those in authority to account - public and private sector alike.

Reflecting dramatic changes in the industry, today's local newspaper journalists are expected to be proficient across media platforms -offline and online.

The relationship between Scotland's local communities and the local press is founded on trust. Journalists play a very responsible role in preserving that trust.