Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 5 - BBC Radio Newcastle - Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career in journalism. This programme offers hands-on experience, learning from experienced journalists and working towards a Level 5 apprenticeship qualification and the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

As a Junior Journalist apprentice, you will:

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

You will study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, involving weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London. Modules for the NCTJ Diploma include:

• Media Law
• Essential Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism for a Digital Audience
• Video Journalism

Modules will be assessed through exams, coursework, and a portfolio of work.

Skills and Eligibility

We are looking for individuals with passion, potential, and transferable strengths. Ideal candidates will:

• Be naturally curious about people and current events, with a keen interest in news.
• Be creative and enjoy finding innovative ways to tell engaging stories.
• Enjoy researching and asking questions to get to the heart of a story.
• Have a strong enthusiasm for writing and communicating complex ideas clearly.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and motivation.
• Have a passion for discovering new music.
• Be willing to undertake tasks such as music listening, researching, editing audio, assisting programme teams, creating content, and supporting live events.
• Live within the area of the show you are applying for.

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.

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.
• Not already hold a qualification in journalism at the same or a higher level.
• Not have completed or be studying for the NCTJ diploma or a journalism qualification at the same level or higher.
• Achieved English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• For those under 19 at the start of the apprenticeship, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) are required to pass 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. You will need to live within a commutable distance of the role's location. Relocation financial support may be available subject to eligibility criteria.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for 24 months. Upon completion, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you find your next role.