Reuters Photojournalism Apprenticeship 2025 - London
Launch your photojournalism career with Reuters!
Reuters is looking for two apprentices in London for those with an interest in photography and journalism. This will be an opportunity to learn the craft of photojournalism at the world's largest international multimedia news agency.
About the Role
The Reuters Photojournalism Apprenticeship is aimed at school leavers and budding photojournalists who are looking for an alternative to university degree courses. This apprenticeship will develop your creative skills across a variety of visual disciplines. Working with some of the UK's leading photographers you will be equipped with the tools you need to learn photojournalism skills in a fast-paced newsroom.
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The apprenticeship includes a Level 5 NCTJ diploma as well as on the job support and guidance in building your photography portfolio. You'll also receive training from the PA Media Academy.
We welcome passionate, tenacious, and curious budding photojournalists who are interested in telling stories for a global audience. Reuters seeks diverse candidates from all backgrounds and is excited and motivated to work with emerging talent who can cover breaking news and tell in-depth stories from new perspectives. You do not have to have a vast amount of industry experience to apply for the apprenticeship.
We are looking for two apprentices to work with our Pictures department in our London newsroom. The focus will be on photojournalism but there will be opportunities to work with Text and Video departments as part of the training.
About You
What we're looking for:
- Commitment to a career in photojournalism.
- Applicants must have five GCSEs (at level 4 or grade C and above) or equivalent to be considered for our apprenticeship programme. More information on the NCTJ course can be found here.
- An enthusiastic person bursting with story ideas and a keen interest in photographic storytelling
- An interest in the news agenda, photography, and telling stories about finance, politics and people from new perspectives using different visual formats
- An ambitious learner with a positive mindset who seeks constructive feedback as a tool for learning how to deliver news stories through the medium of photography with real impact
- An international outlook and ability to work in a team
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Basic level of spoken and written English required
As part of the Reuters Photojournalism Apprenticeship 2025, we offer:
- A paid 2-year apprenticeship, starting in July 2025
- 15-month NCTJ level 5 diploma course which combines on the job training alongside practical work experience. The academic course (through PA Media Academy) includes materials, pastoral care, an initial three-week boot camp continuing to a one-day per week requirement for the course duration.
- Apprentices are expected to pitch and deliver in-depth stories in their second year as well as to regularly take photographs during their apprenticeship. In addition, you will complete a photo essay which will be a large part of your End Point Assessment.
- An assigned Senior Editor as a mentor
- Throughout the apprenticeship we will be teaching you The Reuters Trust Principles and assessing how you demonstrate these values.
- Participants who excel may be considered for future opportunities at Reuters
The Reuters Photojournalism Apprenticeship will follow the apprenticeship standard. More information can be found here.
Please note: The deadline for applications is 23:59 (BST) on 28th April 2025. Interviews will be conducted in May 2025, with a start date in July 2025.
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and answer our application questions
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