Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 24-month Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship at BBC News in London.
- Earn £26,000 per year, plus a £5,441 London weighting.
- Work towards an industry-recognised NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).
- Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced newsroom, creating content for BBC audiences.
- Must be 18+ by September 2027 and have lived in the UK for the last three years.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 24 months.
About the Scheme
The BBC Level 6 Journalist Apprenticeship offers emerging journalists the chance to advance their skills through industry-leading training and hands-on experience. You will work towards a Level 6 apprenticeship and the industry-recognised NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).
About the Team
At BBC News, you will tell stories that inform, educate and engage audiences. As a Level 6 Journalism Apprentice, you'll develop your skills within a fast-paced, innovative newsroom, gaining hands-on experience creating quality news and current affairs content for the BBC.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
- 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 subjects ranging from current affairs and business to sport, culture and politics.
- Learn from experienced journalists, contribute to stories which matter to the public, collaborate with expert teams and develop your career at the world's leading public service media organisation.
You will 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. Modules include Media Law, Advanced Newsgathering, Advanced Storytelling and Advanced Audience. The NQJ is assessed through two exams and a logbook of work.
Your Skills and Eligibility
We are interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We look for potential and offer the opportunity to apply transferable strengths and experience.
We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate:
- Strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling.
- Active following of sports news across a range of platforms.
- A fascination with people, communities and the issues shaping the world.
- Fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences.
- Motivation, adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
This scheme is aimed at people who are already demonstrating journalistic potential, perhaps through a community or student newspaper, radio station, blog, vlog, podcast or social media content creation.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
- 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 than this apprenticeship.
- Not have previously completed any elements of the National Qualification in Journalism (NQJ).
- Achieved English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
- Candidates under 19 at the start must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of the apprenticeship.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed. If you are eligible, you will be guided through the next steps. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of London. This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.