Video Apprentice: Fast-Track Editing + Funded NCTJ Diploma

News UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded NCTJ Diploma in Journalis

Hands-on training with senior editors

Job summary

News UK is hiring a Video Apprentice for The Sun in London to support the video production team across entertainment, news, and sports. You will edit social clips, research guests, and help shape ideas for TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.

You will work four days a week at The Sun with one study day toward a fully funded NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, guided by experienced editors and producers to grow hands-on industry skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Creative flair for storytelling through video and digital media.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Practical knowledge or basic skills in video software such as Adobe Premiere Pro or After Effects.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to collaborate constructively with producers, senior editors, journalists, talent, and social media teams.
• Passion to learn and gain real-world industry skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Edit clips: Practice and build video editing skills in Adobe Premiere Pro to help cut social clips and video formats.
• Research guests: Look up interesting guests across music, social media, and pop culture, and put together simple background info sheets.
• Pitch creative ideas: Join team brainstorms to share guest ideas and fun interview questions.
• Support on shoot days: Help out on set by setting up gear, finding props, and keeping filming running smoothly.
• Spot social moments: Identify standout viral moments from filming to create episode summaries, content notes, and social media assets for TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Help with shoot logistics: Assist with booking travel, stay accommodations, food catering, and crew needs for upcoming shoots.
• Handle team admin: Take clear meeting notes, help with basic paperwork (like guest release forms and call sheets), and log invoices.
• Organise media files: Keep video footage tidy, properly named, and easy for the editing team to find.

Skills

Creative flair

Social media proficiency

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

News UK is hiring a Video Apprentice for The Sun in London to support the video production team across entertainment, news, and sports. You will edit social clips, research guests, and help shape ideas for TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.

You will work four days a week at The Sun with one study day toward a fully funded NCTJ Diploma in Journalism, guided by experienced editors and producers to grow hands-on industry skills in a fast-paced environment.