Ramsay Laing

I am an enthusiastic, friendly person who enjoys working in a productive team environment.

I have over 30 years experience in print and digital journalism, performing management roles - including over eight years as sports editor of the Edinburgh Evening News.

With many years experience of meeting strict deadlines, I work quickly to a high standard to ensure copy is accurate, concise and engaging.

I am professional, reliable and punctual, with excellent organisational and communication skills.

DC Thomson Publications (2024-)

March 2024 – Sub Editor

Core responsibilities: Sub-editing copy for daily and Sunday newspapers to strict deadlines. Editing the sports section of the Sunday Post and producing regular sports supplements.

Scottish Daily Mail/Scottish Mail on Sunday (2019-2024)

Dec 2020 – Jan 2024: Deputy Sports Night Editor

Core responsibilities: Drawing, sub-editing and revising sports pages, uploading content to MailPlus app. Editing the Scottish Mail on Sunday sports section one weekend per month.

Sept 2019 – Dec 2020: Freelance sports sub-editor

DC Thomson Publications (Sept 2019-March 2020)

Working as a freelance sub-editor across several DC Thomson titles.

Edinburgh Evening News (1999-2019) 

Nov 2010 - June 2019: Sports Editor

Core responsibilities: Editing comprehensive sports section in print and online, driving content while managing team of writers and production staff. Meeting demands of print product while increasing web traffic. Designing sports pages and sub-editing copy. Writing and uploading web copy. Understanding online audiences and maximising the benefits of social media promotion and SEO.

May 2003 – Nov 2010: Deputy Sports Editor

April 2002 – May 2003: Assistant Sports Editor

Nov 1999 – April 2002: Sports sub-editor 

Sunday Post/Weekly News (Glasgow)

August 1996 – November 1999: Football feature writer for Weekly News. Sub-editor and page designer for Sunday Post on print days.

I have seven Highers, including an A in English.