Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 5

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business.

This Level 5 Journalist Apprenticeship is ideal for curious individuals passionate about telling stories. Whether you're a school leaver or seeking a career change, if university isn't for you, 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.
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What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

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

What will you be studying?

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