Apprentice Showbiz Reporter

Apprentice Showbiz Reporter - The SunDuration:2 Year ApprenticeshipStart Date:January 2026Location:LondonHours:Standard working week with occasional evening hoursThe Sunis the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.The Sun has a mass-market audience and aims to appeal to a diverse audience in the UK and beyond.The team:We're a friendly, close-knit team who work together to produce the greatest TV and showbiz stories across print and online. We split our working time between the London Bridge newsroom, home, the hottest red-carpet events, and watching all of the TV shows the nation is obsessed with.The role:As a Showbiz Apprentice at The Sun, you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of entertainment journalism, gaining valuable experience alongside our seasoned showbiz team. You will have the opportunity to deliver exclusive entertainment news to our loyal audience who rely on us for daily gossip. You will be working in a fast-paced and exciting environment at The Sun writing about the biggest TV shows and the world's most famous faces, as well as reporting from red carpets, celebrity parties and press events.During your apprenticeship, you will receive mentoring and coaching bespoke to you and delivered by some of the most experienced showbiz journalists in the industry.At the end of the two-year programme, you'll complete your apprenticeship with great experiences, knowledge, a network in the TV and showbiz world and a journalism qualification.Being an apprentice at The Sun- is a gateway to a great career in journalism. During your time with us you will earn above living wage, get full training, four days a week with The Sun and one day a week studying – including an NCTJ Diploma in journalism – with all your course fees paid. You will also receive mentoring from the industry's best, as well as any other equity you might need to fulfil your full potential.Day to day you will:Research and report on the latest celebrity events and entertainment news, as well as covering film premieres, parties and junkets.Stay up-to-date with showbiz trends and developments to identify and suggest fresh and exciting story angles to the desk.Assist in conducting interviews with prominent figures in the entertainment industry.Have the opportunity to experience the thrill of live event coverage, attending awards shows and high-profile celebrity events.What we are looking for from you:A genuine love for all things entertainment - including TV shows, films, music, celebrity news, pop culture and podcasts.Strong writing skills and an ability to craft engaging content.A flexible attitude to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing showbiz landscape.Comfortable with various social media platforms and an understanding of how to engage an audience online.A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.A thirst for entertainment knowledge and a willingness to dig deep for exclusive stories.Application 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 you're interested in pursuing a career in the apprenticeship you've applied to?What interests you about the company you are applying to and suggest one improvement you would make to the content?Describe 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 classes'Bikes 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