How to become a broadcast journalist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
- applying directly
- graduate training scheme
University
Most broadcast journalists enter the job after doing a degree or postgraduate qualification in broadcast journalism.
Some courses are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
- a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
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Apprenticeship
You could do a higher Digital Journalism Apprenticeship with a broadcaster like the BBC.
Entry requirements
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Work
You could start as a production assistant or runner with a broadcasting company and work your way up.
Volunteering
Volunteering is a good way to get experience of what it's like to work in the media and will help when you apply for courses and jobs.
Organisations offering work experience opportunities include:
Direct Application
Some broadcast journalists move into broadcast journalism from print journalism.
Other Routes
You could apply directly to broadcasting companies like the BBC who offer graduate training schemes. Places are limited and competition is strong.
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Career tips
You could create an online showreel to show potential employers examples of your work.
Further information
You can find out more about careers and training in the media through the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
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