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MEDIA JOBS: UK entry-level opportunities



Starter roles in media
Starter roles in media
This is our list of the best entry-level opportunities in media across the UK, updated regularly. If you would like to advertise a position on a unique page, get in touch for rates.

Entry-Level Media Opportunities

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ENTRY LEVEL ROLES AND SCHEMES


Starter opportunities are split into sectors to make it easier with internships and grad schemes included



BROADCAST / VIDEO / AUDIO CONTENT


Studio Production Assistant - Pinewood: https://tinyurl.com/bdfmrkrh CD: 11/07


Trainee - BBC Radio 1 Where it Begins: https://tinyurl.com/y9at3unp CD: 20/07


Trainee - Where it Begins BBC Radio 1 Dance: https://tinyurl.com/25hyz7ke CD: 20/07


Trainee - BBC Radio 1Xtra Where it Begins: https://tinyurl.com/bdc44wmj CD: 20/07


Trainee - BBC Asian Network Where it Begins: https://tinyurl.com/bdcwp6wv CD: 20/07


Trainee Editor, This Farming Life S8 - BBC Studios (Glasgow): https://tinyurl.com/3j2kwh9b CD: 25/07


Trainee Digital Journalist - ITV (Cardiff): https://tinyurl.com/uhp534x6 CD: 27/07


Banijay Brightbulb Unscripted Development Intern Scheme 2026: https://tinyurl.com/mryay9j5 CD: 28/09


Recently listed with no closing date

Media & Podcast Producer (Internship) - Impact Fundry: https://tinyurl.com/nhhptcyk


Junior Video Editor - Sales Fuel Ltd: https://tinyurl.com/y5mjwmsj


Two starter opportunities here at Radio Maria England: https://tinyurl.com/3h373ypz


PT Traffic Information Editor - INRIX: https://tinyurl.com/zyym3v24


Videographer & Brand Storyteller - Madisons: https://tinyurl.com/374x8m4y


Junior Social Editor - Dexerto: https://tinyurl.com/4du72cut


Video & Content Editor - DCTUK dot com: https://tinyurl.com/5a46a7bp


News Reporter / TV Journalist - That's Media in Belfast: https://tinyurl.com/yzh7d8k2


News Reporter / TV Journalist - That's TV Sheffield: https://tinyurl.com/jmnpzvwe


Forms here for the Freemantle work experience at its production labels: https://tinyurl.com/yc244be2 and head office departments: https://tinyurl.com/47er6bez



PRINT / DIGITAL NEWS JOURNALISM


Paid internship on The Economist’s Britain desk: https://tinyurl.com/mw9yx8fj CD: 18/07


Journalism Researcher - BBC Monitoring: https://tinyurl.com/3meb7c49 CD: 21/07


AI Assisted Digital Reporter - Newsquest (Manchester): https://tinyurl.com/kxkjvftv CD: 25/07


Marjorie Deane Intern - The Economist (six months in London writing about business): https://tinyurl.com/ymdkyuxu CD: 31/07


Recently listed with no closing date

Journalist, Newsdesk Manager - RF Media & Publishing: https://tinyurl.com/4tw4pbs2


PT Journalist - Propriotec (Exeter): https://tinyurl.com/3nwp7x97


Freelance Local Democracy Reporter (Video Content)- Suffrago Limited: https://tinyurl.com/34rzhajh


Freelance Journalist/Reporter - RF Media & Publishing (Bradford): https://tinyurl.com/yc2j63v3


Journalist / News Reporter - Jam Press: https://tinyurl.com/4e5bhruv Also hiring other roles you can find via this link


Trainee Reporters in Basildon and Southend - Newsquest: https://tinyurl.com/pd9x2fph

An alternative link to the one above


The Guardian Foundation's Emerging Voices Awards is now open and is a political opinion writing competition for under 25s: https://tinyurl.com/yzwnz5kj


SPORT CONTENT


New sport content listings with no closing date


Recently listed with no closing date

Match of the Day Internship - Immediate: https://tinyurl.com/y8zub4f4


Communications and Engagement Officer - England Squash: https://tinyurl.com/2jrd7n3j


Football Social Media Apprenticeship - Birmingham United FC: https://tinyurl.com/4wnujdky


Tech Writer, Cycling Weekly - Future: https://tinyurl.com/58k9ezpr


Young Female Broadcaster of the Year competition - MCC, Sky Sports and Take Her Lead: https://tinyurl.com/3vv6urb3


Intern (Events, Global Media Distribution, Marketing & Basketball Operations), Europe & Middle - National Basketball Association (NBA): https://tinyurl.com/3fxkjbea


Freelance Content Creator - Durham Cricket Foundation: https://tinyurl.com/y5z6knmt


Social Media Assistant - Classic Football Shirts: (Manchester): https://tinyurl.com/mvw7c84b


Video Content Internship - Burnley Football Club: https://tinyurl.com/2s3vtru7


Graphic Design Internship - Burnley Football Club: https://tinyurl.com/46dtxyr4


Social Media Officer - British Cycling: https://tinyurl.com/494449xa



Older sport content listings with no closing date


Journalist for Small & Mighty Media (ShoutAbout Local, The Football Pink, The Business Blue): https://tinyurl.com/ymtewvcn 


Small & Mighty Media is looking for an Onscreen Presenter to deliver local news videos for our online platforms (Newcastle upon Tyne): https://tinyurl.com/42z3rp5a 


Several roles with GiveMeSport: https://tinyurl.com/yckdwsb9


Here are Racing Media Academy's media placements for 2025 incl. at Royal Ascot and with ITV and Sky Sports: https://tinyurl.com/y32f23w8


Football League World is looking for new writers - with some freelance options if you know your EFL. Listings for lots of specific clubs too: https://tinyurl.com/mxeuajtn


LIFESTYLE JOURNALISM


Reporter - The Stage: https://tinyurl.com/mtrd7vxf CD: 11/07


unior News Reporter - London Centric: https://tinyurl.com/6c6k7hu4 CD: 20/07


Digital Writer, Foodism and Escapism - Threadneedle Media: https://tinyurl.com/mvr9bv36 CD: 01/08


Beauty Assistant - Bauer Media Group: https://tinyurl.com/mrzmx3zx


Content Writer - Our Media (Bristol): https://tinyurl.com/4jcn9nad


Content & Nutrition Internship, Food team - Immediate: https://tinyurl.com/3tydrwjt


Radio Times Digital Content Intern - Immediate: https://tinyurl.com/3w66j9fx


Junior Fashion Editor, Good Housekeeping - Hearst: https://tinyurl.com/23ysjtya



B2B / TRADE / PUBLISHING / BUSINESS PUBLICATIONS


Junior Reporter (AI-Enhanced News & Pricing Index) - Roarb2b: https://tinyurl.com/2xw5rhj5 CD: 19/07


Sub-editor - Inside Housing: https://tinyurl.com/yu4bw3wt CD: 21/07


Fashion Reporter, Retail Week - William Reed: https://tinyurl.com/2fbv6jc9





COMMS / SOCIAL MEDIA / MARKETING STARTER ROLES


Social Media Content Producer - Fireheart: https://tinyurl.com/rm9mspz6 CD: 12/07


 Communications Assistant,– Strategic Communications - Alzheimer's Research UK: https://tinyurl.com/mt2upwjx CD: 13/07


Communications Assistant - British Dyslexia Association: https://tinyurl.com/2pzwruur CD: 15/07


Graduate, Communications and External Affairs - Biogen (Maidenhead): https://tinyurl.com/5c5ncvh7 CD: 18/07


 PT LGBT+ Admin and Communications Officer - Rainbow Communities: https://tinyurl.com/yzwy7mwy CD: 21/07 1700


Media and PR Assistant (Intern) - The University of Sheffield: https://tinyurl.com/eduwt96a CD: 21/07


Marketing Assistant - Southbank Centre: https://tinyurl.com/2nxn7935 CD: 21/07


Communications Assistant - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service: https://tinyurl.com/7pxj6yju CD: 23/07 Midday


Assistant Communications Officer - Mencap: https://tinyurl.com/yc2a42ez CD: 23/07


Social Media and Content Executive - First Kick Football: https://tinyurl.com/4thvx4r4 CD: 24/07


Regional PR and Press Office Support - LUSH: https://tinyurl.com/mvz3b7tj CD: 27/07


Social Media Officer - Acorns Children's Hospice Trust (Birmingham): https://tinyurl.com/2zrh6sv6 CD: 30/07


Recently listed but no closing date:

Trainee Social Media Manager - The Edinburgh Natural Skincare Company: https://tinyurl.com/bdz3h349


PR, Media and Journalism Graduate - BBE Partnership: https://tinyurl.com/43y5n639


Junior Copywriter - CarMoney: https://tinyurl.com/bddfauxx


Corporate Communications Associate - Morningstar: https://tinyurl.com/3nya2r2a


Junior Social Media Assistant - Quorn Stone: https://tinyurl.com/4ukwy8nf


Communications Assistant - Care UK: https://tinyurl.com/msybhdxa


Social Media Coordinator - Bellway Homes (Newcastle): https://tinyurl.com/2adxzznr


Communications and Engagement Officer at Saltash Town Council: https://tinyurl.com/2eea7rvk



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