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Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - SCQF 7

BBC
Location
Kirkwall
Postcode
KW15 1DF
Salary
£24,650 per year
Duration
24 months
Hours per week
35h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 7 – Masters
Degree awarded
Level 7
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
24 November 2026
Vacancy reference
55569
Minimum grades
English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. For candidates under 19 years at the start of the apprenticeship: Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification required to pass the apprenticeship.
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Join BBC Radio Orkney as a Junior Journalist Apprentice. This is a brilliant opportunity to kick-start your journalism career with the world's leading public service media organisation. You'll gain hands-on experience covering stories that matter to audiences, learning from experienced journalists and developing the skills needed to create trusted journalism. You'll work alongside experienced journalists developing your skills while creating high-quality content, getting hands-on experience including researching stories, booking guests and writing briefs, discovering and developing compelling stories, assisting with interviews that bring important issues to life for diverse audiences, and learning from industry experts at the world's largest public service broadcaster.

Requirements

Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027. Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship. Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation. Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship. Not have completed or be studying for the NCTJ diploma or a journalism qualification at the same level or higher. You must live within a commutable distance of Kirkwall where this role is based.

Working week

35-hour working week

Skills

Curiosity about people and world eventsCreative storytellingResearch and investigative skillsWriting and communicationFlexibility and adaptabilityWorking in fast-paced environments

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Desired
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4

Training & development

You'll study for your industry-recognised SCQF 7 apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This involves weekly in-person classes at Glasgow Clyde College (virtual for those not based in Glasgow). You'll cover a range of modules including: Media Law, Essential Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism for a Digital Audience, and Video Journalism. Modules will be assessed through exams, coursework and a portfolio of work.

Company benefits

Excellent career and professional development. Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave, a range of policies to support your work/life balance, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym. As an Apprentice you will also receive: An industry recognised qualification. Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers. A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development. Training and Mentoring by industry professionals. A bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community. Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role. The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

About BBC

The BBC is the world's leading public service media organisation. You can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world's best loved content, and the BBC's mission to inform, educate and entertain.
Website
www.bbc.co.uk