Location
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary
Not specified
Job Type
Full-time
Work Type
Office
Expires
21/11/2025
Job Description
Contract:
Full-time
Location: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Salary: Not specified
Company: NewsUK
Overview
Join NewsUK as an Apprentice Social Media Assistant in London, where you will gain hands-on experience in the dynamic world of news broadcasting. This two-year apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the UK’s biggest broadcasting brands while studying for an NCTJ Diploma in journalism.
Key Responsibilities
- Clip, edit and publish content from shows, podcasts, interviews, and live broadcasts.
- Write engaging headlines, captions, and posts for social media platforms.
- Support producers with research, story ideas, and guest preparation.
- Assist in studios or galleries during live shows and recordings.
- Work with digital teams to plan and deliver social media campaigns.
- Monitor analytics and audience engagement to understand what works best.
- Stay across the news, sport, and current affairs agenda to spot stories and opportunities.
- Help with administrative and planning tasks to support smooth broadcast operations.
Requirements
- A keen interest in news, sport, and current affairs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A passion for broadcasting, radio, TV, and social media.
- Creativity and curiosity with an eye for engaging stories.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A positive attitude, flexibility, and a hunger to learn and develop.
Interview Process
Online Application > Google Meet Interview > Assessment Centre
As part of the Online Application process, please provide answers to the following questions:
- Introduce yourself and explain your interest in this apprenticeship.
- What interests you about NewsUK and suggest one improvement for their content?
- Describe a recent learning curve you navigated, including the steps you took and the outcome.
Benefits
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks.
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access.
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions.
- Discounted gym memberships and access to wellness benefits.
- Generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%.
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year.
