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Sky News Journalism
Want to be at the heart of the action, telling the stories that shape the world? At Sky News, you won’t just watch the headlines — you’ll help make them. This is your chance to learn from award-winning journalists, travel across the UK, and create content that reaches millions.
Sky News Journalism
Start date: 7th September 2026
£27010 per annum | 2 years | NCTJ Diploma in Journalism
About this programme
Sky News is bold, fast, and trusted by millions. We’re live 24/7, reporting from the heart of breaking stories across the UK and around the world. From big world events to tech, crime and culture — we cover it all, and we do it across digital, podcasts, and TV platforms.
As a Sky News Apprentice, you’ll be right at the centre of it. You’ll learn how to spot a story, how to tell it, and how to get it out to the world — fast. You’ll work with award-winning journalists, producers, and camera crews, and you’ll get hands-on experience in one of the most advanced newsrooms in Europe.
This is your chance to start a career in journalism with a team that’s bold, independent, and always pushing boundaries.
What you’ll be doing
- Spend your first five months at college working towards your NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, learning the essentials: writing, media law, ethics, and how to structure a great story.
- Join the Sky News team, based in our newsroom in Osterley, West London.
- Learn how news is planned, gathered, produced and published across all platforms — from our Sky News app to TikTok, Instagram, our podcasts and TV.
- Get involved in everything from researching breaking news and pitching ideas, to helping with live broadcasts and editing video for digital.
- As you grow in confidence, you’ll start to pitch, research and produce your own stories for Sky News platforms.
Office days: This role requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday and further through the programme, you may be required to work a few weekends.
The qualification
Training Provider: PA Media Academy (sister company to PA Media - formerly Press Association) - a leading centre for journalism, communications, media and content training. They teach news and news-based communications, writing and editing, and digital storytelling across multiple platforms. In an age of AI, these skills have never mattered more.
Course modules: Essential Journalism, E-portfolio, Essential Media Law, Broadcast Regulation, Shorthand, Court Reporting, Public Affairs, Journalism for a Digital Audience.
Note: The first five months are spent in college based in Queen St in the City of London.
What we’re looking for
Education: You’ll need a minimum of five GCSEs A* – C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths. No previous journalism experience needed — just enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to get stuck in.
Other skills we’re looking for include:
- A passion for current affairs and a curiosity about the world
- Someone who’s confident sharing ideas and opinions
- Great at spotting trends and stories on social media
- A strong communicator who’s friendly, open and ready to learn
- Someone who’s up for travelling and working in a fast-paced environment.
Eligibility criteria
To be considered for this role, you must meet all of the following eligibility criteria.
- You have a minimum of five GCSEs A* - C (or equivalent grades 9-4), including English and Maths, or or BTEC Level 1 and 2 by September 2026.
- You will be above the statutory school leaver age by September 2026.
- You will have completed any current education by September 2026 and do not plan to be undertaking any education throughout the duration of the apprenticeship.
- You will have resided in the UK or Republic of Ireland for three years by September 2026, unless you have an exemption listed in Annex A of the document linked below.
- If you are on a time limited visa, your visa will not expire at any point during the apprenticeship programme.
Apprenticeship eligibility criteria Please note that the majority of these points are due to apprenticeship levy funding rules in England, which may be reviewed here for your reference: Apprenticeship Funding Rules You’ll need to meet Apprenticeship levy eligibility criteria
Right to Work To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK by the start date of the programme. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this programme.
Please read the above carefully before continuing with your application. If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, please contact us at apprenticeships@sky.uk.
Status
Applications for this programme will open on Monday 10th November 2025.
Application Journey
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Application
Time to submit your application on our system. We’ll be asking for your personal details, academic information and we'll also be checking your apprenticeship eligibility alongside the Apprenticeship Levy guidelines. That’s all there is to it.
If we need to make adjustments to make you feel more comfortable at any stage, please let us know when you apply – we’ll be in touch to discuss.
Digital Assessment
Once your application is in, we’ll ask you to complete our immersive digital assessments. They’re mostly situational questions and will also include a video interview.
We understand that you might want to utilise AI to support your preparation for taking the assessments – understanding Sky etc. But we ask that you complete the assessments themselves without the assistance of AI.
Assessment centre
For the final assessment stage, we’ll invite you to our bespoke virtual assessment centre. You’ll get the opportunity to impress us in person and get a feel for what it’s really like to work at Sky.
The day could include an individual interview, group discussion or individual exercise. We’ll give you plenty of notice and let you know how best to prepare for the day.
We’ll be in touch
Once you’ve completed all the assessment steps, we’ll let you know when you can expect to hear back from us. Good luck!
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Preparation is key. In this short video, Junior gives a whistle stop tour of the Preparation Hub and explains how it can help you with your application.
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