Scott McPherson

Scott Mcpherson has a varied work experience, starting in 2013 as a Sports Journalist for Youth Football Scotland, where they covered youth football matches and wrote match reports, interviews, features, and news stories. In 2014, they worked as a Freelance Copywriter for Atlas - Knowledge to Perform, creating copy for e-learning providers. In 2015, they had multiple roles, including being an Online Shopper for Sainsbury's, an Amateur Football Reporter for Aberdeen Journals, and a member of the RGU Radio team, where they hosted and participated in The Sports Show. In 2016, they briefly worked as a Digital Camera Producer for Sky News, covering the Aberdeen City Election Count for the 2016 EU Referendum. From 2017 onwards, they joined DC Thomson, taking on roles such as Trainee Sub-Editor, Senior Sub-Editor, Acting Assistant Head of Production, and currently Deputy Head of Production.

Scott McPherson began their education at Portlethen Academy from 2005 to 2011, but there is no information regarding any degree or field of study. In 2012, they attended Robert Gordon University, where they pursued a BA (Hons) in Journalism until 2016. During their time at Robert Gordon University, they also completed an Advanced Shorthand for Journalists course at North East Scotland College from 2013 to 2014. In 2014, they participated in a 2-week Erasmus Course in Local Decision Making at Vives University in Kortrijk, Belgium.

In terms of additional certifications, Scott McPherson obtained various courses through LinkedIn. In September 2020, they completed courses such as "Apollo learning launch: Helping you to prepare for the changes ahead," "How to Be an Adaptable Employee during Change and Uncertainty," "How to Use LinkedIn Learning," "Learning to Write for the Web," and "SEO: Basics." Additionally, in May 2020, they completed courses including "Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers" and "Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing." Finally, in May 2020, they also finished a course titled "Learning Video Production and Editing."