Annual Salary
£23,000 to £42,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Broadcast journalists research and present the news on TV, radio and the internet.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; at short notice
There will be
2.4% more Broadcast journalist jobs in 2027.
As a broadcast journalist you might:
You could work at a TV studio, from home, in an office or at a film studio.
Your working environment may be you'll travel often and outdoors in all weathers.
You can get into this job through:
Most broadcast journalists have either a degree in journalism or a degree in another subject followed by a postgraduate qualification in broadcast journalism.
Some courses are accredited by the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
Graduate trainee schemes
As a graduate you could apply to broadcasting companies like the BBC who offer advanced journalism trainee schemes. Places are limited and competition is strong.
You'll usually need:
You may be able to become a broadcast journalist by doing a level 5 journalist or a level 7 senior journalist apprenticeship.
There is a lot of competition for places. Recruitment to the larger broadcast journalist schemes takes place at set times during the year. Check their websites to find out when you can apply.
To do this apprenticeship, you'll need:
You could start as a production assistant, media researcher or runner with a broadcasting company and work your way up.
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:
You can apply directly for broadcast journalist roles if you a qualification and some experience. Experience in print journalism is also relevant.
You could create an online showreel to show potential employers examples of your work.
The journalism industry is working to promote diversity through bursary schemes like:Diversity Fund; George Viner Memorial Fund; BJTC Placement Assistance Scheme
You can find out more about careers and training in the media through the Broadcast Journalism Training Council.
You can get more information on working in creative careers from Discover Creative Careers.
With experience, you could become a studio presenter or a special news correspondent.
You could also make, produce or manage your own programmes.
Journalists may be involved in researching and reporting on environmental issues, highlighting the impacts of climate change on society and the natural environment through a range of media.
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You'll need: