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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

BBC Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship

BBC Belfast, GBR On-site entry temporary

Salary

£26,000 per year

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Description

Join the BBC as a Level 6 Journalist Apprentice and kick-start your career in journalism. You'll work on creating high-quality news content, develop your storytelling skills, and study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Responsibilities:

  • Play a key role in creating trusted, high-quality news content for BBC audiences.
  • Grow your storytelling expertise through hands-on experience researching, writing, and producing stories on various subjects.
  • Learn from experienced journalists and contribute to stories that matter to the public.
  • Collaborate with expert teams and develop your career at the BBC.

Apprenticeship Details:

  • Study for a Level 6 apprenticeship and the industry-recognised NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).
  • Attend weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London.
  • Cover modules such as Media Law, Advanced Newsgathering, and Advanced Storytelling.

Requirements:

  • 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 program.
  • Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level.
  • Demonstrate strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling.
  • Actively follow sports news and show a fascination with people, communities, and current issues.

Benefits:

  • Excellent career and professional development.
  • Competitive salary package (£26,000).
  • 35-hour working week.
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Defined pension scheme.
  • Discounted dental, healthcare, and gym membership.
  • Industry-recognised qualification.
  • Training and mentoring by industry professionals.
  • Employability and networking training and support.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • NCTJ Diploma
  • Level 5 Journalist Apprenticeship

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/Belfast-Journalist-Apprenticeship-Level-6-BBC-Northern-Ireland-News-Belfast-BT2-8HQ/1376100857/

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