Journalist Apprentice (L5)

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 

Training:

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. If Functional Skills in English and maths are required to move onto this point, they will be undertaken as well.

Training Outcome:

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. 

Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
Pattern of hours may vary

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative