Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 6 (Journalism)

Location: Dunstable, UK; applicants must live within a commutable distance of the role. The apprenticeship also includes in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London and may involve travel across the UK.

Salary: £26,000 per year

Company

hirify.global Three Counties Radio is a public service media organisation producing trusted content that informs, educates and engages audiences.

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, newsgathering and audience engagement skills through hands-on experience.
• Collaborate with experienced journalists and specialist teams on stories of public interest.
• Attend weekly virtual webinars and in-person training bootcamps while completing the apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

• Strong journalistic skills and a passion for storytelling.
• Active interest in sports news across multiple platforms.
• Interest in people, communities and issues shaping the world.
• Fresh, creative ideas for engaging new audiences.
• Motivation, adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Some evidence of journalistic potential through a community or student newspaper, radio station, blog, vlog, podcast or social media content creation.
• Must be at least 18 by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• Must have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the full apprenticeship.
• Must not be enrolled in another apprenticeship or already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or a higher level.
• Must not have previously completed any elements of the NQJ.
• Must have English GCSE Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2 or an equivalent qualification. Candidates under 19 must also meet the equivalent maths requirement.

Nice to have

• NCTJ Diploma, Level 5 Journalist Apprenticeship or another journalism qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 24 months.
• 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave and pension scheme.
• Discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits, plus policies supporting work-life balance.
• Industry-recognised qualification, hirify.global Academy training, professional mentoring and development support.
• Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, apprenticeship development days and networking support.
• Limited relocation financial support may be available subject to financial eligibility.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering application questions; no CV or cover letter is required.
• Only online applications are considered, and applicants should apply to one hirify.global apprenticeship location only.
• Selection may include an online assessment, skill scan with the nominated training provider, employment screening and eligibility-to-work checks.