Journalist


Publishing and journalism

You could be interested in these jobs if you’re a fan of reading, writing and books. You could apply your writing skills in industry and commerce or use your creativity to write novels. Explore technical jobs in the printing industry if a practical role interests you.

Specific areas of Journalism

Work experience oportunities

University Route

Apprenticeship Route 

Vacancies for apprentice journalists will usually be advertised by the employer as they become available, on their website or other publications. 


Examples of vacancies:

BBC Digital journalism : https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Digital-Journalism-Apprenticeship/34202

ITV apprenticeships: https://www.itvjobs.com/teams/early-careers/apprenticeships

Sky apprenticeships: https://careers.sky.com/earlycareers/apprenticeships/

Ch 4 apprenticeships: https://careers.channel4.com/4skills/apprenticeships


Useful Links 

https://www.bestapprenticeships.com/industry/media-and-journalism-apprenticeships/

List of potential apprenticeship schemes available : 

https://www.journoresources.org.uk/journalism-apprenticeships-uk-list/ 


career videos 

Broadcast Journalism.mov

Stacey Houldsworth - Broadcast Journalist 

Discusses her route into the profession, including: tips and advice. 

I Wanna Be a Journalist · A Day In The Life Of A Journalist