So, you want to be a Journalist? 3-day Hybrid Work Experience. (Must be 18/19 at time of experience)
Organisation: Belfast Live
Age: 16 - 19
Duration: 3 days
Industry: Media
Application deadline: 19/11/2024
Dates: 04/03/2025 - 06/03/2025
Timings: 09:00 - 15:00
Type: In-person work experience
Are you passionate about writing and curious about the world of journalism?
Belfast Live is offering a unique opportunity for aspiring journalists aged 18 or 19.
Do you love writing?
Thinking about the buzz of a newsroom?
Have a keen eye for just the right angle of a story?
Will you be 18 or 19 by 12th November 2024?
If you answered YES to all of these, then this could be your chance to experience 3 days working as a reporter with us.
During this Hybrid experience you will be:
· Writing articles for publication
· Shadowing the reporters and editor in our Belfast office
· Joining a daily news conference
· Submitting ideas for articles to be written
· Rewriting content for online publication
· Working from the office day’s 1&2 with day 3 working remotely.
What are you waiting for? Apply now!
Selection will be based on the application answers.
Space is limited to one student – we will create a reserve list to fill the place in the event of drop off.
Before applying, please ensure you are able to travel to and from the Belfast Office independently.
Launched in 2015, our vision was to be the beating heart and a new voice for a vibrant, exciting city which has left the shackles of the past behind. BelfastLive is part of the Reach PLC Group, Britain’s largest newspaper, magazine and digital publisher, with a print and online portfolio reaching 38.6million people every month. The award-winning Reach PLC publications also stretch across England, Scotland and Wales, with more than 150 newspaper titles and more than 80 websites. These iconic brands sit at the heart of their communities, forming part of the fabric of everyday life for thousands of people across the UK.
When applying, answer the following questions
- If you were to pitch a story to Belfast Live, what story would it be and why do you think it would suit our brand?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience?
- Will you be 18 years or older on 12th November 2024?
Opportunity Address:
Location Name: Belfast Live
City: Belfast
Country: Northern Ireland
Organisational website:
Experience You Will Gain:
- You will get first hand experience of working in a busy newsroom to research and write articles for publication.
Skills You Will Gain: