The Financial Times Newsroom Apprenticeship

4 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Financial Times Full time

**The Financial Times Newsroom Apprentice programme, in partnership with the Manchester Evening News**

Supporting diversity in journalism

**This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree**. **Applicants with a degree will not be considered. You will study for an NCTJ journalism qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18 month apprenticeship scheme.

We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and pressures of a modern newsroom.

**We are particularly interested in applicants living in the Greater Manchester area because of the partnership with the M.E.N.**

**What we are offering**
- £21,749.00 p/a pro rata
- Paid for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme
- Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT
- Accommodation provided as necessary in London/Manchester
- 30 days annual leave
- A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme
- Access to FT Employee Networks

**What you’ll do**
- Begin with 4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom
- You will then spend 7 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News
- Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle
- A further 3 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom

**Who we are looking for**
- Be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2023
- Have been awarded strong Level 3 qualifications by September 2023

**Suitable qualifications include**:

- 2 A levels
- 4 AS levels
- NVQ
- BTEC
- Applied General Qualification
- International Baccalaureate diploma
- Access to higher education diploma
- T Level
- Tech level

**You must also**:

- Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language
- Have the right to work in the UK

**We are looking for someone who is**:

- Curious about people, governments, business and money
- Open-minded and interested in different perspectives
- Willing to learn
- Conscientious, hard-working and diligent
- Resilient and flexible
- Strong communication skills
- Collaborative
- Truth-seeker

**To apply, p**lease submit**:

- **CV**:including any languages, data and social media skills
- **Cover Letter**:telling us why you think you'd make a great reporter

**How we work**

The FT’s hybrid setup means staff are expected to come into the office 3 days a week, specifically Tuesday-Thursday.

**The FT **headquarters is located across the street from St. Paul's Cathedral and is easily accessible from all corners of London. There are the main train terminals such as Liverpool Street, Moorgate, Blackfriars, City Thameslink or Waterloo all situated within walking distance or there are several tube stations within a few mins walk such as Mansion House, St. Paul's, Bank or Barbican.

**The Manchester Evening News **is based in Oldham, close to Chadderton Metrolink stop and accessible by bus. We also work on a hybrid model with Tuesday-Thursday office based, but we would hope you would spend as much time as possible out on your patch once you have settled in. All our junior reporters are mentored by a senior reporter and a content editor to support fast development.

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace**

The FT and the M.E.N. are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all. We are equal opportunity employers, seeking to recruit and appoint the best talent regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs.

**About the Financial Times**

Across the FT Group, our people are united by a mission to deliver world-class information, news and services to our global audiences. Our international, award-winning editorial team represents the gold standard in journalism, seeking depth, originality and balance that differentiates us from the pack and engages our subscribers.

**About the Manchester Evening News**

The Manchester Evening News is the biggest regional news website in the country, larger than some national brands. We tell the stories that matter to the people of Greater Manchester and beyond. Our journalism is rooted in hard news reporting, people-focused real life features, and issue-led campaigns. We have a strong cost of living, shopping, what’s on and TV offering.

The M.E.N also provides a unique northern perspective on national news and issues. Our site has been wide

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