As politics students, we have a deep interest in current affairs and the world around us, recognising the importance of accurate and interesting information. This makes journalism a great career for politics students, however, it is renown for being difficult to get into.
Check out these new schemes here from ITV News and Sky News:
[Sky News Operations Grad Placement at Sky Early Careers](Sky News Operations Grad Placement at Sky Early Careers)
About this programme
Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 7 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
This programme offers you the chance to join the experts at Sky News.
This role lies at the heart of the creation and distribution of LIVE ‘Breaking News’ coverage, and alongside original and engaging news content.
You’ll learn how to technically deliver high quality content of news stories across our 24-hour multi-platform news operation. Based in Sky Studios and on location in the UK, making & distributing live breaking news and helping to create original and exciting content.
News changes quickly, we know about 50-60% of what we’re going to do every day, and the rest is a total mystery – so every day will be different.
What you’ll be doing
In this Creative Access 12-month programme, you’ll have two placements in our News Operations Centre and with Field Operations.
You’ll:
- Work as part of one of the most technically advanced News operations teams in the world.
- Learn all technical aspects of how a news organisation works in an IP world.
- Learn how to support and deliver global content for LIVE TV & digital news production.
- Learn how to set up & run an outside broadcast event, including operating LIVE TV cameras.
- Learn how to set up, maintain and deploy broadcasting equipment to deliver LIVE & recorded news content from UK & global locations.
What we’re looking for
- A highly motivated person with a passion for technology and IT networks and what it takes to make quality visual journalism, who is keen to explore new and exciting ways to deliver stories for all news platforms.
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, 24-hour news environment, and is able to display this during the application process.
- A strong desire to develop a career in news operations through learning new skills & technology, as well as the ability to problem-solve while positively interacting with a variety of people and situations.
- A person with strong interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
- A graduate in any degree field (or soon will be).
Eligibility It’s a crucial requirement is that you have an undergraduate degree (or are about to complete one) and are aged 18 and over by September 2024.
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 ensure that you only apply for one of these positions, based on how your interests, knowledge, skills and experience align with the role. Creative Access may recommend your application for a different placement if it is a better fit.
ITV News
( ITV News Traineeship 2024 - ITV Careers)
Apply now to be part of a News Traineeship that gives you the chance to bring your original perspective and ideas to a commercial broadcaster that reaches millions of people, everyday. Our News Traineeship 2024-2025 is an incredible opportunity for anyone with a passion for journalism, looking to kickstart a career in news. On this 9 month programme, you’ll join our national and regional news teams as a trainee journalist, where you’ll pick up all the skills you need to work in one of our multi-media news operations. You’ll find some of the most talented people in the industry waiting to share their experience, and support your journey as a budding journalist. And though you’ll be joining a fast-paced and challenging environment, we’ll offer all the support and guidance you need to navigate your journey here, including regular feedback to help you track your progress and constantly grow.
Starting on Monday 30th September 2024, you could be one of twelve talented journalists joining us across the country. You might find yourself in:
- one of our regional newsrooms – ITV Anglia in Norwich, ITV Central in Birmingham, ITV Granada in Salford, ITV Meridian (Whiteley Nr Southampton); ITV Tyne Tees & Border (Gateshead, nr Newcastle), ITV West Country in Bristol, or ITV Yorkshire in Leeds. Two trainees will join us in our national newsrooms, ITV Cymru Wales in Cardiff and UTV in Belfast.
- our Network newsroom in London.
- our Jersey office for ITV Channel (St Helier).
During the scheme, your salary will be between £27 - £29k per year, and you’ll have 5 weeks paid annual leave pro-rata, plus public holidays. And although there’s no guarantees of continued employment once the 9 months are over, many of our trainees graduating from the programme have secured permanent roles across our regional, national and international news teams, both in front and behind the camera and ITV more widely. So with an original perspective, big ideas for fresh stories, and an even bigger ambition to build your skills in a workplace that’s set to both challenge and support you, this traineeship could be the start of a long and incredible news career – where that unique perspective will help you share fresh and diverse stories with the world.
The ITV News Traineeship is an opportunity for anyone looking to start their career in news who will be over the age of 18 by 30th September 2024. We’re looking for talented and enthusiastic people committed to a career in journalism, either through their writing, work experience, academic choices or their career so far. And we’re particularly keen to hear from those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and those from lower socio economic groups – as we recognise that individuals from these groups are currently underrepresented in our industry.
We’re also open to hear from those looking to change your career. You’ll need to provide evidence of having a GCSE in English Language or equivalent (Level 4 or equivalent), as well as being able to show your passion for journalism and news output.
You can only apply for this scheme online. However, we’re committed to being an inclusive employer, and supporting your individual needs in the application process. So if you need any of this information in a different format, or need any other additional support or reasonable adjustments throughout the process, please get in touch at newstraineeship2024@itv.com.
How can I enhance my CV as an aspiring journalist ?
- Look for placements and work experience with local media, this can include newspapers, radio stations and social media
- Write articles for university magazines and work with their television networks and radio stations to produce content
- Perhaps consider taking a masters in journalism or a specific type of journalism
- Attend networking events and career talks in this specific field,