Journalist Apprenticeship - Edinburgh


BBC
Company 
Location 

Edinburgh

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Contract

Salary 

£21,840 per annum

Job Highlights
  • 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 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.
  • We offer training and mentoring by industry professionals.
Job Requirements/Description

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. 

Main Responsibilities

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship? 

As a SCQF Level 7 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 platfo

Where could the role take you?  

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. 

This scheme starts in September 2025 and you will be on a fixed-term contract, which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 24 months.  

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:  

Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025.

By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.

Be eligible to work in the UK full-time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.

Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation. 

What you get 

During your apprenticeship:

  • A starting salary of £21,840
  • Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy?and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK) 
  • A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development 
  • Training and Mentoring by industry professionals 
  • A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

Salary: £21,840

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

BBC
Company 
Location 

Edinburgh

Employment Hours 

Full Time

Employment Type 

Contract

Salary 

£21,840 per annum

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