Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 5 - BBC London Online

Join the BBC as a Junior Journalist Apprentice and kick-start your career in journalism. This 24-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship is ideal for individuals finishing school, college, or looking for an alternative to university.

What You'll Do

• Gain hands-on experience researching stories, booking guests, and writing briefs.
• Discover and develop compelling stories, assisting with interviews.
• Work alongside experienced journalists to create high-quality content.
• Learn from industry experts at the BBC.

Qualifications and Development

• Work towards an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.
• Achieve a Level 5 apprenticeship qualification.
• Study modules including Media Law, Essential Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism for a Digital Audience, and Video Journalism.
• Assessments will include exams, coursework, and a portfolio.
• Weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London.

Eligibility

• Must be 18 years or older by September 2027.
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.
• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
• Must not be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
• Must not already hold a qualification in journalism at the same or higher level.
• Must have achieved English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• For those under 19 at the start, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) are required to pass the apprenticeship.
• This scheme is aimed at non-graduates.

Application Process

• Click 'Apply Now' to create a candidate profile and answer questions (no CV or cover letter needed).
• You'll need to live within a commutable distance of London.
• Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria may be progressed under the Disability Confident Scheme.