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

BBC Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship

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 towards a Level 6 apprenticeship and the industry-recognised NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create high-quality news content for BBC audiences
  • Research, write, and produce stories on various subjects, including current affairs, business, sport, culture, and politics
  • Collaborate with experienced journalists and expert teams
  • Develop your skills through industry-leading training and hands-on experience

Eligibility Criteria:

  • 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

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary of £26,000
  • Industry-recognised qualification
  • Excellent career and professional development opportunities
  • Flexible benefits, including a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, and a defined pension scheme

Requirements:

  • Demonstrate strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling
  • Actively follow sports news across various platforms
  • Show a fascination with people, communities, and the issues shaping the world
  • Bring fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences
  • Demonstrate motivation, adaptability, and resilience in a fast-paced environment

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/Salford-Journalist-Apprenticeship-Level-6-BBC-News-Salford-MAN-M50-2QH/1376100357/

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