The Sun
Apprentice Entertainment Reporter
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Apprentice Entertainment Reporter
Duration: 2 Year Apprenticeship
Start Date: January 2027
Location: London Bridge
Hours: Standard working week with occasional weekend and evening hours
The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK, publishing hundreds of stories a day and reaching over 170m unique users digitally every month. Its exclusives set the news agenda and its campaigns have changed the lives of many. Delivering news, entertainment, and sports coverage to millions of readers every day. With a rich history spanning decades, we are dedicated to providing accurate, insightful, and engaging content across print and digital platforms.
Your Team
We're a friendly, close-knit team who work together to produce the greatest TV and showbiz stories across print and online. We split our working time between the London Bridge newsroom, home - watching all of the TV shows the nation is obsessed with - and attending the hottest red-carpet events.
Your Role
As an Entertainment Apprentice at The Sun, you will immerse yourself in the exciting world of entertainment journalism, gaining valuable experience alongside our seasoned TV and Showbiz teams. You will have the opportunity to deliver exclusive entertainment news to our loyal audience who rely on us for daily news and gossip. You will be working in a fast-paced and exciting environment at The Sun writing about the biggest TV shows and the world's most famous faces.
Being an Apprentice at The Sun
During your time with us, you will earn above the national living wage while receiving comprehensive, hands-on training. You’ll work four days a week with The Sun and spend one day studying toward a fully funded NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. Along with mentorship from top industry professionals, we will provide any tailored support you need to reach your full potential.
Day to Day
- Research and report on big TV shows, including dramas, soaps, and reality shows, as well as writing about the latest entertainment news, alongside covering film premieres, parties and junkets.
- Stay up-to-date with TV and showbiz trends and developments to identify and suggest fresh and exciting story angles to the desk.
- Assist in conducting interviews with prominent figures in the entertainment industry.
- Have the opportunity to experience the thrill of live event coverage and attending high-profile events.
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What We Are Looking For From You
- A genuine love for all things entertainment - including TV shows, films, celebrity news and podcasts.
- Strong writing skills and an ability to craft engaging content.
- A flexible attitude to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing showbiz landscape.
- Comfortable with various social media platforms and an understanding of how to engage an audience online.
- A collaborative spirit and the ability to work effectively within a dynamic team.
- A thirst for entertainment knowledge and a willingness to dig deep for exclusive stories.
Application Process
Online Application > Google Meet Interview > Assessment Centre
As part of the Online Application process, we would like you to provide answers to the following 3 questions:
- Briefly introduce yourself and tell us why you’re interested in pursuing a career in the apprenticeship you’ve applied to?
- What interests you about the company you are applying to and suggest one improvement you would make to the content?
- Describe a learning curve you recently navigated. Outline the steps you took, the challenges you faced and what the outcome was.
Life at News
Driven by passion, guided by principles and acting with purpose. We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter. We inform our audiences so that they can make decisions based on trusted information.
We represent, reflect and reach the nation, telling the stories that matter most. To ensure these stories resonate with as broad an audience as possible, it is essential that our organisation reflects the diversity of the people we reach. Whether through age, gender, ethnicity, disability, social class or sexuality, we are committed to representing the rich variety of voices that make up our society. And we champion a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and thrive as we continue to innovate and drive long term sustainable growth. This is done through our Diversity Strategy.
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At News UK, we take pride in our exceptional employee-led networks that bring together individuals with shared interests and create a vibrant sense of community. We believe our networks play a vital role in fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture at News UK. Groups that we support include the African & Caribbean Network, Parents and Carers, and LGBTQ+ group News Is Out, and the Apprentice Society.
Benefits
Some of our benefits include:
- Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
- Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
- Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
- Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
- ‘Bikes for Work’ and ‘Electric Car’ scheme
- Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
- Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
- Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
- A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off
- Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about
We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.
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