The ‘Get Into Journalism’ programme, launched last year, supports people from underrepresented backgrounds across the UK at the start of their careers, who are seeking a pathway into journalism and digital media
The new apprentices are Evelina Black (Liverpool), Erin Bridges (Liverpool), Morgan King (Liverpool), Ludwik Lipiec (Manchester), Georgia Cuthbertson (Newcastle), Ellie Rosemond (Newcastle) and Doug Hayward (Newcastle).
The programme began in October with a series of taster mornings in Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle and Birmingham, with each session introducing participants to the work of local editorial teams and The King’s Trust.
Eleven were offered four week paid placements with Reach, during which time they gained hands-on experience in journalism essentials, digital storytelling and newsroom environments as well as employability training delivered by The King’s Trust.
At the end of the placement, seven paid 18-month apprenticeships were offered and all seven started last week. As apprentice content creators, they will support the production of written video and multimedia content while learning about audience engagement, social analytics and platform specific storytelling.
David Higgerson, Reach’s chief content officer, said: “Since its launch last year, this programme has brought new talent to the forefront and opened doors within the industry, while supporting our efforts to reach new audiences. We welcome all seven to Reach’s regional hubs – we look forward to continuing to work with The King’s Trust to offer pathways for young people who want to build careers in journalism.”
