Sports journalist Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
Salford
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
2.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Journalism researcher - checking emails, writing posts and selecting images to be used in live texts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoyed the more practical placements I did, such as the womens football team and 5live sport digital because they gave me more freedom to practice real work that was used.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I've learnt different editing softwares and interview techniques
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It's organised well so I have sufficient time to complete the qualification side of it.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
I received lots of support from the womens football team to encourage me to try new things.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I didn't receive much support from the training provider but I was happy with the content and it didn't hinder my grades.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
My qualification of an NCTJ is essential for any journalism role as it gives you the background knowledge that you need,
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Got paid to train and gain experience in different departments
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Be 100% sure on the course you select and what work is actually involved in it because some courses are actually very similar to each other.
