# BBC Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship

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

**Apply**: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Northampton-Journalist-Apprenticeship-Level-6-BBC-Radio-Northampton-Northampton-NN1-2BH/1376101557/?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, working with BBC Radio Northampton.

You'll develop your journalism skills through industry-leading training and hands-on experience, contributing to high-quality news content for BBC audiences.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Creating trusted, high-quality news content for BBC audiences

- Researching, writing, and producing stories on various subjects, including current affairs, business, sport, culture, and politics

- Learning from experienced journalists and collaborating with expert teams

- Studying for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, including modules such as Media Law, Advanced Newsgathering, and Advanced Storytelling

The apprenticeship is a fixed-term, full-time position for 24 months, with a salary of £26,000.

To be eligible, you must:

- Be 18 years old or over by September 2027

- 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 and experiences include:

- Strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling

- Following sports news across various platforms

- A fascination with people, communities, and current issues

- Fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences

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

As an apprentice, you'll receive:

- 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

- Employability and networking training and support

The BBC offers excellent career and professional development opportunities, fair pay, and flexible benefits, including a competitive salary package, 25 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme.

## Skills

### Required
- journalism
- storytelling
- media law
- newsgathering

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

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