Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - Level 5 - BBC Radio West Midlands

As a Junior Journalist apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow and contribute. On this team you can expect to:

• Work alongside experienced journalists developing your skills while creating high-quality content.
• Get hands on experience including researching stories, booking guests and writing briefs.
• Discover and develop compelling stories, assisting with interviews that bring important issues to life for diverse audiences.
• Learn from industry experts at the world's largest public service broadcaster.

You’ll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.

This involves weekly virtual webinars + in-person bootcamps at PA Media Academy in London.

You’ll cover a range of modules for the NCTJ Diploma including:

• Media Law
• Essential Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism
• Journalism for a Digital Audience
• Video Journalism

You must live in the area of the show you are applying for. You need to be organised, creative and confident working under pressure in a busy, fast-moving broadcasting environment.

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation.
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship., Not have completed or be studying for the NCTJ diploma or a journalism qualification at the same level or higher.
• Have achieved English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification.

For candidates under the age of 19 years at the start of the apprenticeship:
To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification to pass the apprenticeship.

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

The Junior Journalist Apprenticeship (JRA
27) is perfect for curious and creative individuals with a passion for storytelling. Whether you’re finishing school, college, or exploring an alternative to university, this programme offers an exciting opportunity to kick‑start your journalism career with the world’s leading public service media organisation.

You’ll gain hands‑on experience covering stories that matter to audiences, learning from experienced journalists and developing the skills needed to create trusted journalism.

If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

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