Apprentice Entertainment Reporter

Apprentice Entertainment Reporter

Location:

London

Department

The Sun

Salary Range:

Not Specified

Advertising End Date:

30 Sep 2026

Duration: 2 Year Apprenticeship

Start Date:

January 2027

Location:

London Bridge

Hours:

Standard working week with occasional weekend and evening hours

The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.

We're a friendly, close-knit team who work together to produce the greatest TV and showbiz stories across print and online. We split our working time between the London Bridge newsroom,home - watching all of the TV shows the nation is obsessed with - and attending the hottest red-carpet events.

As an Entertainment Apprentice at The Sun , you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of entertainment journalism, gaining valuable experience alongside our seasoned TV and Showbiz teams. You will have the opportunity to deliver exclusive entertainment news to our loyal audience who rely on us for daily news and gossip. You will be working in a fast-paced and exciting environment at The Sun writing about the biggest TV shows and the world's most famous faces.

During your time with us, you will earn above the national living wage while receiving comprehensive, hands-on training. You’ll work four days a week with The Sun and spend one day studying toward a fully funded NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. Along with mentorship from top industry professionals, we will provide any tailored support you need to reach your full potential.

• Research and reporton big TV shows, including dramas, soaps, and reality shows, as well as writing about the latest entertainment news, alongside covering film premieres, parties and junkets.

• Stay up-to-date with TV and showbiz trendsand developments to identify and suggest fresh and exciting story angles to the desk.

• Assist in conducting interviews with prominent figures in the entertainment industry.

• Have the opportunity to experience the thrill of live event coverage and attending high-profile events.

• A genuine love for all things entertainment
  -including TV shows, films, celebrity news and podcasts.

• Strong writing skills and an ability to craft engaging content.

• A flexible attitude to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing showbiz landscape.

• Comfortable with various social media platforms and an understanding of how to engage an audience online.

• A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.

• A thirst for entertainment knowledge and a willingness to dig deep for exclusive stories.

News UK is one of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland. Our news brands include The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, The Sun on Sunday and The TLS. Our national broadcast brands include talkSPORT, Times Radio and Virgin Radio UK, and we have market-leading local stations across Ireland. Our world-famous brands provide news, analysis, opinion and entertainment to almost 40 million people each month.

Spanning print and pixel, audio and video, events and experiences, our multi-format brands are home to a plurality of opinion, representing the diverse communities we serve. Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose, we exist to promote a fair society, freedom of speech and a…