Apply to be a Ferret Director

Do you believe in holding power to account, sometimes irreverently?

Do you believe that good journalism can change things?

Do you think the future of journalism should be in the hands of journalists and readers, not shareholders?

This is your chance to join the board of Scotland’s leading investigative journalism outlet, The Ferret. A cooperative owned by our readers and writers, and recent winners of Team of the Year at the Scottish Press Awards, we’re looking for directors for our board who can bring new skills and perspectives to help take The Ferret to the next level in 2023.

If you want to know more about what's involved, you can read our Prospective Director Briefing, or speak to one of our current co-chairs, Audra Martin Merrick or Rachel Hamada. 

Thank you for your time and interest, it is hugely appreciated.
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How did you come across The Ferret? *
Can you say a little about a Ferret story that you particularly liked or thought was valuable? Or one you think could have been done better? (No more than 100 words) *
Why are you interested in becoming a Ferret director? (Please provide a short candidate statement of no more than 300 words.) *
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A diversity of experience is appreciated, though we'd also love to add some specific experience to our board. Please let us know if you have professional or volunteer experience in any of the following areas
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