Apprentice News Reporter

Apprentice News Reporter - The SunDuration: 2 Year ApprenticeshipStart Date: January 2026Location: LondonHours: Weekend & Evening Hours will be requiredThe Sun is the most popular newsbrand in the UK reaching 38.2 million people a month across digital and print. The Sun is at the heart of the nations conversation blending serious investigations agenda-setting campaigns political scoops and celebrity gossip. More than a newspaper. The Sun is an instigator an entertainer a cultural reference point a finger on the pulse a daily relationship. We have a talented diverse team who publish the best coverage of news sport lifestyle and showbiz in print and digital.The role:The Sun is looking to offer an apprenticeship as a News Reporter. This is an amazing opportunity for you to break into the journalism industry with one of the most read newspapers in the country Your role would be to build the audience of The Sun by producing outstanding engaging stories for both print and online. To bring in exclusives and original story ideas as well as developing breaking stories.Being an apprentice at The Sun: During your time with us you will earn above living wage get full training 4 days a week with Times Radio and 1 day a week studying including an NCTJ Diploma in journalism with all your course fees paid. You will also receive mentoring from the industrys best as well as any other equity you might need to fulfil your full potential.Day to day you will:Cover breaking news stories and generate agenda-leading exclusivesIdentify news stories which will work online and in print and develop them wellWork as part of a team and be able to contribute across a range of subjectsPitch and produce exclusive stories and work up original ideas and featuresHave an instinct for how to sell a digital story to get maximum impact on The Suns platforms and also on social mediaLive reporting and ability to work under pressure covering breaking newsWhat we are looking for from you:Excellent writing skills with the ability to deliver vibrant clean copy to very tight deadlinesPassion for all things newsFlexible attitude to working hours across seven daysAn understanding of The Sun brand both print and digitalPositive can-do attitude and good team playerApplication ProcessOnline Application > Google Meet Interview > Assessment CentreAs part of the Online Application process we would like you to provide answers to the following 3 questions:Briefly introduce yourself and tell us why youre interested in pursuing a career in the apprenticeship youve applied toWhat interests you about the company you are applying to and suggest one improvement you would make to the contentDescribe a learning curve you recently navigated. Outline the steps you took the challenges you faced and what the outcome was.We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our newsbrands include The Times The Sunday Times The Sun The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT Times Radio Talk and Virgin Radio UK and we have market-leading local radio stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news analysis opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month. Spanning print and pixel audio and video events and experiences our multiplatform brands are home to a plurality of opinion representing the diverse communities we serve. News UK is wholly owned by News Corp.Life at NewsDriven by passion guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.We represent reflect and reach the nation telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age gender ethnicity disability social class or sexuality we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.At News UK we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network Parents and Carers and LGBTQ group News Is Out and the Apprentice Society.BenefitsSome of our benefits include:Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeksWide range of training available plus full LinkedIn Learning accessPrivate medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditionsDiscounted gym memberships free ClassPass at Home weekly virtual yoga classesBikes for Work and Electric Car schemeUp to 60% discount on Harper Collins booksAccess to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebritiesAccess to wellbeing benefits such as EAP physio/massage and counsellingA generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%25 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per yearWe want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best when applying for a role. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or for us to do anything differently to support you apply for any of our roles please contact us on emailprotected.About The CandidateAbout The Company Key Skills Photography,Video Editing,Filming,Interviewing,AP Style,Computer Literacy,Research Experience,Journalism,Social Media Management,Wordpress,Video production,Writing Skills Employment Type : Trainee Experience: years Vacancy: 1