BBC: Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Shetland In person placement

Important dates

  • Application deadline date:

  • Placement start date:

Placement locations

  • Shetland

Placement details

Overview

Locations: Shetland.

Start date: September 2026.

Application criteria:

  • 18+ years of age by the start of the apprenticeship (September 2026).
  • Have lived in the UK continuously for 3+ years before the start of the apprenticeship.
  • Legally able to work in the UK.
  • National 5 grade C or above in English (or equivalent qualification).

Application deadline: 13 November 2025.

How to apply: Click 'apply' at the top of this page.

 

About the Junior Journalist Apprenticeship

This is an 2-year apprenticeship with a starting salary of £22,950.

In this apprenticeship you will work alongside news and current affairs teams to develop your journalistic skills creating and delivering quality content for the BBC.

You will:

  • Gain an industry-recognised qualification.
  • Get involved with all newsroom activities, such as sourcing and securing compelling contributors or guests, writing briefs for your team, or shooting and editing films.
  • Find and create stories for diverse audiences - including coming up with new ideas, carrying out in-depth research and assisting with interviews.

The Junior Journalist Apprenticeship is ideal for curious individuals passionate about telling stories.

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