BBC
Journalism Trainee
The BBC Journalism Trainee scheme is one of the most respected entry points into broadcast and digital journalism in the UK. Trainees rotate across BBC News, Radio, and Online, learning the full range of editorial and production skills.
⭐ Why Hireable recommends this
The BBC scheme opens doors that almost no other journalism route can. The experience of working across TV, radio and digital in your first year builds a versatile editorial foundation that lasts your entire career.
What you'll be doing
- Research and write news stories for BBC platforms
- Produce and edit audio and video content
- Work across multiple BBC output teams on rotation
- Pitch and develop original story ideas
- Build contacts and cultivate sources
What they're looking for
Required
Nice to have
What you get
- Competitive BBC pay scale
- Pension
- Access to BBC training
- Diverse placement opportunities across the BBC
Before you apply
Show your news sense
The BBC is looking for people who instinctively know what a story is. Reference specific recent stories in your application and explain why they matter.
Any journalism counts
Student newspapers, podcasts, YouTube channels, local radio - all of it demonstrates you are already doing this, not just interested in it.
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