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Broadcast journalist apprenticeships

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Broadcast journalist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly
  • graduate training scheme


    • University

    Most broadcast journalists enter the job after doing a degree or postgraduate qualification in broadcast journalism. Some courses are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council. You'll usually need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree. You'll need a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course. 


    Apprenticeship
    You could do a higher Digital Journalism Apprenticeship with a broadcaster like the BBC. To do this apprenticeship, you'll need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship. 

    Work
    You could start as a production assistant or runner with a broadcasting company and work your way up. 

    Volunteering

    Volunteering is a good way to get experience of what it's like to work in the media and will help when you apply for courses and jobs. Organisations offering work experience opportunities include: 

    • Community Media Association 
    • Hospital Broadcasting Association 
    • ITV 
    • Channel 4 
    • BBC
    Direct Application
    Some broadcast journalists move into broadcast journalism from print journalism. 

    Other Routes
    You could apply directly to broadcasting companies like the BBC who offer graduate training schemes. Places are limited and competition is strong. You could create an online showreel to show potential employers examples of your work.

    Broadcast journalist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • knowledge of media production and communication 
    • knowledge of English language 
    • the ability to use your initiative 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
    • excellent verbal communication skills 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • customer service skills
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

    Broadcast journalist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    In your day-to-day duties you might: 

    • follow story 'leads', or generate story ideas 
    • research stories, using the internet, archives and databases 
    • write scripts, and website or social media content 
    • prepare and conduct live and pre-recorded interviews
    • present in TV or radio studios or on location, and record voiceovers for recorded material 
    • ask questions at briefings and press conferences 
    • direct a small camera or sound crew, or operate recording equipment yourself
    Working environment
    You could work at a TV studio, from home, in an office or at a film studio. Your working environment may be you'll travel often and outdoors in all weathers.

    Career path and progression - Broadcast journalist apprenticeships

    With experience, you could become a studio-based presenter or a special news correspondent. You could also move into programme making, producing, or management.

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    There are lots of benefits to apprenticeships, here are our top 5:

    • Paid Training
      Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
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      There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
    • Earn & learn
      As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday and sick pay.
    • Great career prospects
      Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
    • Learn on the job
      There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job - whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables or building engines!

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