The Financial Times apprenticeship scheme is open to applications! This new scheme is aimed at helping young people from under-represented groups start a career in journalism, so we are especially keen to hear from people from minority ethnic backgrounds and disadvantaged socio-economic groups.

This apprenticeship is for people who do not have a degree. Applicants with a degree will not be considered. You will study for an NCTJ  journalism qualification while working at the Manchester Evening News and the FT, under the 18-month apprenticeship scheme.

We are looking for people who would like to develop a deep knowledge of current affairs and business, are curious, persistent, seek out the truth and feel suited to working to the tight deadlines and pressures of a modern newsroom.

We are particularly interested in applicants living in the Greater Manchester area because of the partnership with the M.E.N.

What We Are Offering

• £21,749.00 p/a pro rata
• Paid for study towards the NCTJ level 5 qualification through the apprenticeship scheme
• Training at the Manchester Evening News and the FT
• Accommodation provided as necessary in London/Manchester
• 30 days annual leave
• A dedicated FT mentor throughout the programme
• Access to FT Employee Networks

What You’ll Do

• Begin with 4 months study in London for the NCTJ level 5 journalist qualification (this industry-recognised standard is the equivalent of second year university and includes the NCTJ diploma). One day a week will be spent in the Financial Times’ London newsroom
• You will then spend 7 months training as a reporter in Manchester with the Manchester Evening News
• Return to London to spend 4 months training in a Financial Times specialist publication, such as Investors Chronicle
• A further 3 months working alongside FT journalists in the field and newsroom

Timings may be subject to change

Who We Are Looking For

• Be aged 18 years or over by 1 September 2023
• Have been awarded strong Level 3 qualifications by September 2023Suitable qualifications include:
  • 2 A levels
  • 4 AS levels
  • NVQ
  • BTEC
  • Applied General Qualification
  • International Baccalaureate diploma
  • Access to higher education diploma
  • T Level
  • Tech level
• You must also:
  • Have achieved GCSE 5 for Maths and 7 for English language
  • Have the right to work in the UK

We are looking for someone who is:

• Curious about people, governments, business and money
• Open-minded and interested in different perspectives
• Willing to learn
• Conscientious, hard-working and diligent
• Resilient and flexible
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative
• Truth-seeker

To Apply

Please submit:

• CV: including any languages, data and social media skills
• Cover Letter: telling us why you think you’d make a great reporter

Please mention Journo Resources when you apply, it really helps us out. The deadline for applications is end of the day, 20 June 2023.