The Scottish Beacon is excited to announce The Power Shift – a major new collaborative journalism project that will investigate how Scotland’s green energy transition is reshaping land, communities, and power dynamics across the country.
Backed by the Tenacious Journalism Awards, this project will bring together community-based publications from across Scotland to uncover who really benefits from the shift to renewables – and who’s being left behind.
From land ownership and community benefits to the voices that often go unheard, we’ll be digging deep into the positive and negative impacts of Scotland’s energy boom – aiming to inspire cross-community learning as well as holding power to account.
The project will feature in depth stories from 10 of our publishing partners – independent, community-based publications from right across Scotland.
Join the team
🔎 Investigative journalist – We’re hiring a journalist to coordinate The Power Shift investigation, working with local reporters to shape our coverage, lead their own reporting, and help bring these stories to a national audience. This is a hands-on role for someone with a strong track record in investigative journalism and a passion for collaborative storytelling. Find out more and apply here.
🎙 Podcast producer – We’re looking for an experienced producer to lead the development of The Power Shift podcast. This role involves structuring episodes, editing audio, and working with our journalists to bring investigative stories to a wider audience. If you have a passion for storytelling and a sharp editorial instinct, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more and apply here.
📢 Got a story we should cover? If you have insights, tip-offs, or experiences related to land use and Scotland’s energy transition, we want to hear from you. Email hello@scottishbeacon.com
This is just the beginning – stay tuned as we uncover the stories that matter. Sign up to our newsletter to be kept informed about this project.
