Editorial apprentice

Location - Twickenham

Hybrid Working - 3 Days in the Office

Reporting to the Digital Editor and working alongside the Consumer Editor, you’ll learn the craft of consumer journalism, researching and writing news and features for both print and digital. You’ll also learn how to upload your content to our website, how to edit and optimise images, and how to ensure the final story ranks well in Google, so your words can be read by as many people as possible. Critically, you’ll learn how motoring journalism is more than driving and writing about cars. You will complete a Journalist Level 5 Apprenticeship with PA Media Academy, which will give you a NCTJ Diploma in Journalism. We’ll ensure you’re fully trained in media law, and you’ll gain insight into other ways we drive users to our market-leading content, including through daily email newsletters and via our social media channels.

Responsibilities

• Write and upload a wide range of content, including consumer news and features
• Turn our existing content into the ever-popular slideshows, which are syndicated around the world
• Assist in the building of our daily email newsletters
• Identify opportunities to ensure your content works as well across social media – including video – as it does online and in print
• Play an integral role in the management and optimisation of editorial content through its lifecycle

Skills / Experience / Knowledge / Minimum Criteria

• A minimum of Grade C / 4 (or equivalent) in GCSE English and Maths
• A positive, flexible attitude and a genuine passion to become a motoring journalist
• Strong written skills with a sharp eye for detail, spelling, and grammar
• Excellent time management and the ability to organise your workload to meet deadlines
• A solid understanding and knowledge of major social media platforms
• A-Levels or a BTEC Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or skill set is desirable

Graduates are welcome to apply, however this Journalism programme must represent a substantially new skill set relative to your degree. We are a Disability Confident employer and offer guaranteed interviews to all disabled applicants who meet the above minimum criteria. To be considered as part of this initiative, please ensure you indicate if you have a disability when applying for the post. If you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@haymarket.com.

Why work with us?

Haymarket Media Group values its people and strives to shape a better future with remarkable content. Our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday per year excluding bank holidays (increasing 1 day per year of service up to 30 days)
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to 3 weeks of the year with our ‘Work from Anywhere’ days
• Flexible working hours (core hours from 10-3) allowing you the flexibility to adapt your work schedule to your personal commitments
• Generous contributory pension scheme
• Health Cash Plans: With our health cash plans, you can access a range of healthcare benefits, including coverage for medical expenses, dental care, optical services, and more

More about working for Haymarket

Working here means being part of a commitment to shaping a better future. As a proudly Certified B Corp™, we are part of a global movement of businesses acting as a force for good. Haymarket Impact is focused on making a positive difference globally, guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and intertwined with an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment to balancing profit with purpose is deeply embedded in our culture, reflected in our values of Integrity, Respect, Creativity, Innovation, and Expertise. We invest heavily in our people. From professional development and internal training to mentorship and coaching. Our certified Disability Confident status has fostered an environment where all employees feel supported, valued, and can ask for workplace adjustments without fear of judgment. Our valuable partnerships for good globally mean colleagues are always up for taking on a new charitable challenge, utilise their volunteering day and go out of their way to support their local communities. We know how important a healthy work-life balance is too. Our flexible hours and hybrid working model means employees are expected to be in the office at least three days a week and can work remotely for the remaining two. This means we thrive together when we collaborate in person, fostering stronger connections and creativity, but still allowing for flexibility outside of those times. As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to ensuring all candidates have the same opportunity to succeed, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, or disability. In line with our dedication to fairness and transparency, we are also proud to be a We Show the Salary employer, pledging to always include pay details on our job adverts. Join us and be part of award-winning teams and a culture that is truly unique - a place to grow, feel inspired, build a brilliant career and make a difference.