# BBC Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship

**Company**: BBC
**Location**: Plymouth, GBR
**Job type**: temporary
**Salary**: £26,000
**Category**: Communications
**Industry**: Media & Entertainment

**Apply**: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Plymouth-Journalist-Apprenticeship-Level-6-BBC-South-West-News-Plymouth-PL3-5BD/1376101857/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply
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## Description

Join the BBC as a Level 6 Journalist Apprentice, a 24-month fixed-term role based in Plymouth. You'll work towards a Level 6 apprenticeship and the industry-recognised NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).

As a Journalist apprentice, you'll play a key role in creating trusted, high-quality news content for BBC audiences. You'll grow your storytelling expertise through hands-on experience researching, writing, and producing stories on various subjects.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Contributing to trusted and impactful journalism

- Telling stories that inform, educate, and engage audiences

- Learning from experienced journalists and collaborating with expert teams

- Studying for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification

You'll study for your apprenticeship qualification through weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London. Modules will cover Media Law, Advanced Newsgathering, Advanced Storytelling, and Advanced Audience.

The NQJ is assessed through two exams and a logbook of work.

**Eligibility Criteria:**

- Be 18 years old or over by the start of the apprenticeship

- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years

- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK

- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme

- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level

**Desirable Skills:**

- Strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling

- Experience following sports news across various platforms

- Fascination with people, communities, and global issues

- Fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences

- Motivation, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment

**Benefits:**

- Industry-recognised qualification

- Competitive salary of £26,000

- Excellent career and professional development opportunities

- Flexible benefits, including a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme

## Skills

### Required
- journalism
- storytelling
- media law

### Nice to have
- sports news
- creative ideas
- adaptability

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Source: [Apply at careers.bbc.co.uk](https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Plymouth-Journalist-Apprenticeship-Level-6-BBC-South-West-News-Plymouth-PL3-5BD/1376101857/?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)