Advertising Sales Apprentice — 2-Year Program + Level 4

News Corporation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week with study day

Fully funded Sales Executive Level 4

Mentorship from industry professionals

Job summary

News UK is offering an Advertising Sales Apprentice role in London, joining a dynamic Commercial Sales team managing advertising revenue across print titles such as The Sun and The Times.

The 2‑year apprenticeship starts January 2027 in London Bridge, with a 4-day work week and 1 study day toward a fully funded Sales Executive Level 4 qualification, plus mentorship from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with an appetite to learn.
• Comfortable with speaking to customers at all levels.
• Be aware that you are an ambassador for our portfolio and adapt your response accordingly.
• Build outstanding relationship building skills.
• Willing to work within a changing environment with a positive approach to new opportunities.
• Great work ethic and can‑do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage an existing portfolio of agency and client accounts within The Response Team.
• Identify and pitch to potential new business clients within target media markets.
• Build strong, lasting relationships with key internal teams, agency contacts, and external media buyers.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and clear product recommendations tailored to client goals.
• Monitor performance data across your assigned accounts to spot growth opportunities.
• Negotiate campaign details and offer creative alternative advertising options when needed.
• Partner with Editorial teams to align advertising opportunities with upcoming features and special editions.

Skills

Computer literacy

Customer communication

Relationship building

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Job description

News UK is offering an Advertising Sales Apprentice role in London, joining a dynamic Commercial Sales team managing advertising revenue across print titles such as The Sun and The Times.

The 2‑year apprenticeship starts January 2027 in London Bridge, with a 4-day work week and 1 study day toward a fully funded Sales Executive Level 4 qualification, plus mentorship from experienced professionals.