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
A full list of opportunities can be found on X - the platform formerly known as Twitter - every Thursday from 0600 UK time
We don't endorse the companies or schemes, just share the opportunities.
To apply, follow the links and contact the employer direct.
If you want help applying then get in touch here for our mentoring programmes.
ENTRY LEVEL ROLES AND SCHEMES
Starter opportunities are split into sectors to make it easier with internships and grad schemes included
TV / RADIO / VIDEO
Videographer and Media Content Assistant with Hampton School: https://tinyurl.com/44mxc2wy CD: 01/05
Trainee Podcast Producer to work with the team running Transmission Roundhouse (TR): https://tinyurl.com/mry7hvpe CD: 12/05
rad is a paid eight-month traineeship within a Scottish independent television production company which includes full training throughout the placement - for those underrepresented in the industry: https://tinyurl.com/bdh5a65f CD: 14/05
Studio Runner - Sky Studios Elstree: https://tinyurl.com/mzy2a5dz
As part of Sky's Future Talent Programme, it is looking for a Trainee to report into the Client Services and Operations teams and be the primary point of contact for clients coming into the studio in Elstree: https://tinyurl.com/2s4cbn3v
Video Editor for Fighting Films in Bristol: https://tinyurl.com/32kyjy74
Short-Form Video & Podcast Editor at Graphfit.co in Liverpool: https://tinyurl.com/2kt44kv3
Night time TV Runner with Celebro Live Ltd (Covent Garden): https://tinyurl.com/yeacrbpa
Trainee Mulitmedia Journalist at 3FM - the Isle of Man's music radio station: https://tinyurl.com/2jpfdr24
Podcast Technician (student placement) for From The Source Podcast at Lytham St Anne's: https://tinyurl.com/2u7p4jz5
Videographer & Editor for Infinity Motorcycles in Camberley: https://tinyurl.com/yk4cazvn
Video Production Assistant Intern with Dialect Ltd: https://tinyurl.com/njv86t92
Junior Shoot Producer (10 month FTC) - ASOS: https://tinyurl.com/48hbc2a3
A range of intern opportunities listed on the Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty website: http://tinyurl.com/mediamentorradiofreeeurope
Work Experience & Internship Programme opportunities with Fulwell 73 - in Post Production, Production and Development: https://bit.ly/42daZuP
This is s always a great opportunity - Monocle 24 is seeking an Intern to assist producers with live news output: http://bit.ly/2CCIpbB
NEWS JOURNALISM
Journalism Researcher, News Intake (News Content) - for the BBC in London: https://tinyurl.com/ycx2f45n CD: 29/04
The Guardian expanding its pool of Casual Administrators, known as hotdeskers, to provide holiday, sickness and vacancy cover for Editorial administration staff: https://tinyurl.com/3cat9stw CD: 30/04
Editorial Assistant for South West News Service Limited (SWNS): https://tinyurl.com/yckxfx7f CD: 01/05
Trainee Reporter (City and Shire) - D.C. Thomson (Aberdeen but hybrid): https://tinyurl.com/4cznnny2 CD: 01/05
Nightshift News Researcher at Press Data Ltd: https://tinyurl.com/yc987dav CD: 03/05
MET Programme News Reporter, Belfast - Mediahuis: https://tinyurl.com/y5umdevn CD: 05/05
Financial Times Newsroom Apprenticeship now open: https://tinyurl.com/4495ax4z CD: 09/05
Digital Journalist for National World - covering the Newry Reporter and Banbridge Chronicle brands online: https://tinyurl.com/yp9vxmum CD: 10/05
Deputy Editor, Bristol24/7: https://tinyurl.com/47yh39v9 CD: 13/05
Graduate Journalism Training Scheme (September 2024 & November 2024 Intake) at Argus Media: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zv9b5 CD: 17/05
Spiked has opened is Intern programme again - based in London: https://tinyurl.com/2uv6s2yt CD: 19/05
Local Democracy Reporter - BirminghamLive: https://tinyurl.com/mvdrs5fw
Multimedia Reporter - Forest of Dean and Wye Valley at Tindle: https://tinyurl.com/3y25mzhp
Wiltshire Publications, publishers of Melksham Independent News, White Horse News and Frome Times, is expanding and looking for a News Reporter: https://tinyurl.com/bdfauefk
The Slough Observer is hiring a Journalist to join its team as a Local Democracy Reporter (based in Reading): https://tinyurl.com/yhksude3
The South Wales Argus is looking for a Patch Reporter to join the newsroom at the heart of Newport: https://tinyurl.com/2th5fzjf
Editorial and Data Journalism Assistant, Commercial Insights Team - Norstella: https://tinyurl.com/2p9zec78
The internship programme based at the Dazed offices in central London is always open it seems: http://bit.ly/3XwJOa8
SPORT JOURNALISM / CONTENT
A few roles at GiveMeSport at the moment - including a Trainee Sports Writer and roles on Cambat Sport and covering the Premier League: https://tinyurl.com/4n5ubccn
LIFESTYLE JOURNALISM
Editorial Production Assistant at Frieze: https://tinyurl.com/jxcu4csw CD: 10/05
Junior Content Editor - 12 month maternity cover - Jamie Oliver Group: https://tinyurl.com/4vscfbea
Junior Content Producer for DMG Media - working on video content with "fashion, beauty & lifestyle at the centre of everything you do": https://tinyurl.com/yc2sx3w7
Gaming News Shift Writer with Screen Rant: http://tinyurl.com/yf6swy9r #mediajobs Takes you to a list of entry-level roles for writers
Editorial Intern at Hypebeast (Hypebae): https://tinyurl.com/mvaky6hb
B2B
Trainee Reporter (Early Careers Editorial Scheme) at Law Business Research: https://tinyurl.com/52tkazax
COMMS
Communications Assistant at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust: https://tinyurl.com/2p9yhj2r CD: 28/04
Communications Assistant (Part Time) - University of Cambridge: https://tinyurl.com/599urk3p CD: 28/04
Mayor of London – Wayne Sullivan Communications Internships (x4) with the Greater London Authority: https://tinyurl.com/3c63e286 CD: 28/04
Communications & Engagement Assistant at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust: https://tinyurl.com/a5yv6wrv CD: 29/04
Media Officer at the Alzheimer's Society: https://tinyurl.com/5ddkspjb CD: 29/04
Assistant Producer: Young People’s Programme at The British Library: https://tinyurl.com/38k7ubac CD: 29/04
Public Affairs Intern (Devolved Nations) - Cancer Research UK: https://tinyurl.com/yujtu4vp CD: 30/04
Media Team Assistant (part time) with Tearfund: https://tinyurl.com/4bwea5ye CD: 01/05
Junior Communications Officer for MDDUS in Glasgow: https://tinyurl.com/4m29wfjs CD: 05/05
Communications Assistant for The James Hutton Institute: https://tinyurl.com/3wk6bdu3 CD: 07/05
Communications Administration Assistant at North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne: https://tinyurl.com/5bz4vwyh CD: 07/05
Digital Communications Assistant for Countryscape: https://tinyurl.com/mw3ysue6 CD: 08/05
Community Media Officer at Tranmere Rovers Football Club: https://tinyurl.com/224ds3xs CD: 10/05
Summer internship programme at Penguin Random House offers a range of opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/4e3rhccw CD: 10/05
Student Internships, Communications & Government Affairs with Boehringer Ingelheim Ltd. (Bracknell): https://tinyurl.com/uv56j8fa CD: 17/05
Communications Assistant - Digital Services for Stirling Carers Centre: https://tinyurl.com/mvzst7zv CD: 17/05
NATO Internship Programme now open for applications for 2025: https://tinyurl.com/ea4m7tr3 CD: 20/05
Grassroots Intern - PR & Communications with Wasserman: https://tinyurl.com/yv9274cy
Social Media Executive for Little Red Rooster PR in Reading: https://tinyurl.com/yeks9mc5
Communications Intern at Air Liquide UK (Newark): https://tinyurl.com/kchbsedu
Social Media Assistant for The Luxury Home Show: https://tinyurl.com/yupvavsc
Public Relations Intern for BLUE Communications: https://tinyurl.com/2a2pdhnw
Regulatory Admin Assistant at Impress: https://tinyurl.com/nw4pwz5b
Intern PR & Communications EMEA at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts: https://tinyurl.com/55e2hjp9
If you're a media student or graduate and looking to improve your applications and CV, then drop us a line for affordable mentoring sessions.
