Journalism apprentice Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
Bristol
Review Submitted: April 2026
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
4/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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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
Mostly writing stories and interviewing guests
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I do enjoy my programme, however, sometimes I feel like an after thought. If I didn’t ask for work I could go weeks without being assigned anything. The apprenticeship seems to only be great if your in a large location like Manchester and London.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes, I study at college and also some company training.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Organisation isn’t great but there is a schedule but lots of information isn’t readily available.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
2/5
I have catch ups with my manager maybe once every 1-2 months but aside from this not much support is given.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
The teachers are helpful. However many of them only work once or twice a week so replies can take a while.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
What I learn is really helpful in my role especially writing skills
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
No
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes because the opportunities you can get are amazing but I would only recommend applying to a job in London, Manchester or Cardiff.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Look at the BBCs values and apply it to your questions.
Broadcast and Media System Engineer Apprentice
at BBC
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Central London, London WC2N 5DU, UK
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4.4
