journalism apprentice Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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:
4/5
It really depends everyday. Sometimes I do excel sheets for gathering info i.e. investigative journalism , other times I'm shadowing at premieres!
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I love my programme. I feel as though I have truly learnt so much
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes. I have learnt how to edit on Final Cut Pro to a professional level, startrek as well which is used for radio programmes, ive learnt how to produce a radio running order, film professionally, I've learnt advanced excel spreadsheet tools and so forth.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
not the best. they recently downsized which meant a lot of changes and last minute plans. Not my favourite way of running an apprenticeship.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
So much!
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
my training provider is great
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
very!
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
yes loads!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Ive been so lucky to learn so much and experience things university never would have given me.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Learn to be proactive FAST!
