Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 6 - BBC News - Salford

Location: Salford - Quay House; applicants must live within a commutable distance of the role. The apprenticeship also includes weekly virtual webinars and in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London.

Salary: £26,000 per year. Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 24 months.

Company

hirify.global News creates journalism that informs, educates and engages audiences as part of the hirify.global 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 skills and contribute to impactful stories with experienced journalists and expert teams.
• Attend on- and off-the-job training, including modules in Media Law, Advanced Newsgathering, Advanced Storytelling and Advanced Audience.
• Work toward the Level 6 apprenticeship and NCTJ National Qualification in Journalism, assessed through two exams and a work logbook.

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.
• Demonstrated journalistic potential through experience such as community or student newspapers, radio, blogs, vlogs, podcasts or social media content creation.
• Must be at least 18 by the apprenticeship start in September 2027 and have lived continuously in the UK for the previous three years.
• Must be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire 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 completed any part of the NQJ.
• Must have English GCSE Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2 or an equivalent qualification. Applicants under 19 must also meet the equivalent maths requirement.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, pension scheme and discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits.
• Industry-recognised qualification, hirify.global Academy training, professional mentoring and a dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist.
• Career development, employability and networking support after completion.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment with support for accessibility and adjustments.
• Relocation financial support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering questions; no CV or cover letter is required.
• Only online applications are accepted, and candidates should apply to only one hirify.global apprenticeship location.
• Further stages may include an online assessment, skill scan with the training provider and employment eligibility, reference and other applicable screening checks.