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Journalist
Level
6
Degree level
Length
1.5 yr
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
To inform the public – either through news and current events, or through the creation of authoritative features, opinion or analysis.
What you'd do
Research and pitch original story ideas to editors
Interview news sources in person, by phone, and online
Write accurate, well-structured news stories to tight deadlines
Verify facts and cross-check information with multiple sources
Record and edit audio or video content for digital platforms
Monitor social media and wire services for breaking news
Publish and update stories on content management systems
What you'd learn
Shorthand and note-taking for accurate, fast-paced reporting
Media law including defamation, contempt of court, and copyright
NCTJ or equivalent ethical codes and editorial standards
Investigative research techniques including data journalism
Multi-platform storytelling across text, audio, video, and social media
Sub-editing, headline writing, and digital search optimisation
Interview techniques for a wide range of sources and contexts
Ready to look for a place?
See live Journalist apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.