Journalist Apprentice (L5)
BBC Public Service
Taunton, TA1 2UH
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 28 November)
Posted on 24 October 2024
Contents
Summary
This Level 5 Journalist Apprenticeship is ideal for curious individuals passionate about telling stories. This program provides first-class journalism training with the world’s biggest public service broadcaster. You'll gain on-the-job experience while working towards the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism and a Level 5 apprenticeship qualification.
- Annual wage
- £21,840 a year
- Training course
- Journalist (level 5)
- Hours
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Pattern of hours may vary
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 9 September
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
As a Level 5 Journalist Apprentice, you will:
Work alongside BBC News and Sports teams to develop your journalistic skills, creating and delivering quality content for TV, online, digital, and audio
Get involved with all newsroom activities, such as sourcing and securing suitable guests or contributors, writing briefs for your team or shooting and editing films
Find and create stories for diverse audiences - including coming up with ideas, carrying out in-depth research and assisting with interviews
Learn from and work with experts in the field
Where you’ll work
Taunton
TA1 2UH
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Your training course
Journalist (level 5)
Equal to higher national diploma (HND)
Course contents
Your training plan
The L5 Journalist Apprenticeship combines academic training with practical on-the-job experience. As an apprentice, you will follow the Journalist Apprenticeship standard (curriculum) and work towards an industry recognised qualification, the NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. This is assessed through exams and course work.
The NCTJ Diploma modules and assessments are likely to include:
Essential Journalism - how to get the story and develop strong writing skills
Ethics - understanding the Ofcom Code which guides broadcast journalists
Essential Media Law - the toolbox no journalist can be without, and every editor wants to know you have
Journalism for a Digital Audience - understand how digital publishing organisations work and how to write brilliant stories across all digital platforms
Public Affairs - understand how power works and how you can challenge it
E-portfolio - to include ten pieces of journalism, published on any appropriate platform
In addition, you also have to complete an End Point Assessment - a work-related project as part of your apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Pass or above)
- Maths (grade Pass or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
About this company
We are a leading early careers employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations for the last 100 years, a career at the BBC means learning from the best. We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and values we are interested in.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as Journalism Researcher, Journalism Coordinator and Journalist roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE PRESS ASSOCIATION LIMITED
earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283996.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Thursday 28 November)
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