BBC Journalist Apprenticeship

4 weeks ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Job Summary:

The BBC is seeking a talented individual to join its Journalism Apprenticeship programme. As a Level 5 Journalist Apprentice, you will have the opportunity to develop your journalistic skills and work alongside experienced professionals in the industry.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work alongside BBC Sports teams to develop your journalistic skills, creating and delivering quality content for TV, online, digital, and audio.
  • Get involved with all newsroom activities, such as sourcing and securing suitable guests or contributors, writing briefs for your team or shooting and editing films.
  • Find and create stories for diverse audiences - including coming up with ideas, carrying out in-depth research and assisting with interviews.
  • Learn from and work with experts in the field.

What You Will Study:

The L5 Journalist Apprenticeship combines academic training with practical on-the-job experience. As an apprentice, you will follow the Journalist Apprenticeship standard (curriculum) and work towards an industry recognised qualification, the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. This is assessed through exams and course work.

Key Qualifications:

  • Essential Journalism - how to get the story and develop strong writing skills
  • Ethics - understanding the Ofcom Code which guides broadcast journalists
  • Essential Media Law - the toolbox no journalist can be without, and every editor wants to know you have
  • Journalism for a Digital Audience - understand how digital publishing organisations work and how to write brilliant stories across all digital platforms
  • Public Affairs - understand how power works and how you can challenge it
  • Sports Journalism - understand how to cover sports stories
  • E-portfolio - to include ten pieces of journalism, published on any appropriate platform

What You Will Get:

  • A starting salary of £21,840
  • Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
  • A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
  • Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
  • A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

Next Steps:

Don't leave yourself thinking 'what if?' — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you're the right candidate? Click on 'Apply Now' to start your application.



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