This apprenticeship is no longer available, take a look at senior journalist as an alternative
Create news items using a combination of words, pictures and moving images
Journalists bring people the news and information from their street, community, town or city, and from around the world, using a combination of words, pictures and moving images. As a junior journalist, you’ll learn how to work on your own competently and without immediate supervision in generating and producing stories for publication and/or broadcast. You’ll learn work across print, broadcast and digital media, and need a hard-working attitude, an inquiring mind, a lively interest in current affairs, an ability to write and use words accurately and with effect, persistence and determination, and a willingness to embrace change and accept unsocial working hours. Journalism is a career path with much potential. You’ll be able to work toward a specialism in a particular field, such as finance, or a specialist role, such as sub-editing.
Duration: 18 months
Relevant school subjects: English
Entry requirements: Depend on employer, but likely GCSEs or equivalent
Achievement upon completion: Level 3 (Advanced)—equivalent to A-levels
Potential salary upon completion: £18,000 per annum
Find out more: www.apprenticeshipguide.co.uk
