Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 6 (BBC News)

Location: London Broadcasting House, London; candidates must live within a commutable distance and have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years. In-person bootcamps take place at PA Media Academy in London, with possible travel to locations across the UK.

Salary: £26,000 plus £5,441 London weighting.

Company

hirify.global News produces journalism that informs, educates and engages audiences as part of the hirify.global’s public service media organisation.

What you will do

• Create trusted, high-quality news content for hirify.global audiences.
• Research, write and produce stories covering current affairs, business, sport, culture and politics.
• Develop storytelling and audience engagement skills in a fast-paced newsroom.
• Collaborate with experienced journalists and expert teams on stories of public importance.
• Attend weekly virtual webinars and in-person training while working toward the Level 6 apprenticeship and NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism.

Requirements

• Must be 18 or older by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the three years before the apprenticeship starts and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the full 24-month duration.
• Strong journalistic skills, passion for storytelling, and demonstrated journalistic potential.
• Active interest in sports news across multiple platforms.
• Fascination with people, communities and issues shaping the world.
• Fresh, creative ideas for reaching and engaging new audiences.
• Motivation, adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in another apprenticeship or already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or higher level.
• Applicants must not have previously completed any elements of the NQJ.
• English GCSE Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. Applicants under 19 must also meet the equivalent maths requirement, or achieve Functional Skills Level 2 during the apprenticeship.

Nice to have

• Experience from a community or student newspaper, radio station, blog, vlog, podcast or social media content creation.
• NCTJ Diploma, Level 5 Journalist Apprenticeship or another journalism qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 24 months, with a 35-hour working week.
• Industry-recognised qualification, hirify.global Academy training, mentoring and support from a Team Manager and Scheme Specialist.
• 25 days’ annual leave, pension scheme, flexible benefits, healthcare, dental and gym discounts.
• Career development, employability training, networking opportunities and apprenticeship community membership.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment with support and reasonable adjustments available.
• Financial support for relocation may be available subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering application questions; no CV or cover letter is accepted.
• Applications are subject to eligibility, training-provider skill-scan and employment screening checks, including references and right-to-work verification.
• Eligible Disability Confident applicants meeting the minimum criteria will normally progress to an online assessment.