Description
Join the BBC as a Junior Journalist apprentice and kick-start your career in journalism. You'll work alongside experienced journalists, developing your skills and creating high-quality content. You'll study for the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism and a Level 5 apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working with experienced journalists to develop your skills and create content
- Researching stories, booking guests, and writing briefs
- Discovering and developing compelling stories, assisting with interviews, and bringing important issues to life for diverse audiences
- Learning from industry experts at the BBC
You'll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This involves weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London. You'll cover a range of modules for the NCTJ Diploma, including media law, essential journalism, broadcast journalism, journalism for a digital audience, and video journalism.
The salary for this role is £24,650, with a London weighting of £5,441.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or over, have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK. You should not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme or already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.
In return, you'll receive an industry-recognised qualification, industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and learning providers, a dedicated team manager and scheme specialist, training and mentoring by industry professionals, and employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role.