The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office will run a dedicated social class paid work-experience scheme for aspiring journalists from working-class backgrounds. To ensure this scheme supports those who need it most, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria to qualify as being from a working-class background: You attended state school or college for the entirety of your education, AND The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as working class (see below ), OR Whilst at school you were eligible for free school meals, OR Your parents did not attend university. Successful applicants will spend two weeks between Monday June 22 and Friday July 3, learning about different aspects of the profession across a range of departments. Sections you'll experience might include Features, Multimedia, Sport, Saturday magazine, Podcasting, Business/Consumer, Environment, among others. You'll shadow journalists and have a chance to pitch story ideas. You will see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. The Social Mobility Commission refers to working-class occupations as: lower supervisory, technical and semi-routine workers (eg foreman, mechanic, electrician, train driver, printer, shop assistant, traffic warden, housekeeper, farmworker) or cleaner, porter, waiter, labourer, refuse collector, bricklayer, or workless families. Further information can be found here . Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please attach the following three things within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 200 words) explaining: how you qualify for this social class scheme, based on the definition above; why you're applying; and what you hope to learn from your time with us. Your current CV. A 400-word feature or comment article on a current issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late April or early May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
Mar 18, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office will run a dedicated social class paid work-experience scheme for aspiring journalists from working-class backgrounds. To ensure this scheme supports those who need it most, applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria to qualify as being from a working-class background: You attended state school or college for the entirety of your education, AND The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as working class (see below ), OR Whilst at school you were eligible for free school meals, OR Your parents did not attend university. Successful applicants will spend two weeks between Monday June 22 and Friday July 3, learning about different aspects of the profession across a range of departments. Sections you'll experience might include Features, Multimedia, Sport, Saturday magazine, Podcasting, Business/Consumer, Environment, among others. You'll shadow journalists and have a chance to pitch story ideas. You will see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. The Social Mobility Commission refers to working-class occupations as: lower supervisory, technical and semi-routine workers (eg foreman, mechanic, electrician, train driver, printer, shop assistant, traffic warden, housekeeper, farmworker) or cleaner, porter, waiter, labourer, refuse collector, bricklayer, or workless families. Further information can be found here . Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please attach the following three things within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 200 words) explaining: how you qualify for this social class scheme, based on the definition above; why you're applying; and what you hope to learn from your time with us. Your current CV. A 400-word feature or comment article on a current issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late April or early May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office will run a dedicated social class paid work-experience scheme for aspiring photographers and photojournalists from working-class backgrounds . Successful applicants will spend four weeks in our London office during June, July, September or October, shadowing our photographers and picture editors, and learning about different aspects of photography across our editorial departments. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. To ensure this scheme supports those who need it most, applicants must have: Attended state school or college for the entirety of your education, AND at least one of the following criteria to qualify as being from a working-class background: The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as working class (see below ), OR Whilst at school you were eligible for free school meals, OR Your parents did not attend university. The Social Mobility Commission refers to working-class occupations as: lower supervisory, technical and semi-routine workers (eg mechanic, electrician, train driver, printer, shop assistant, traffic warden, housekeeper, farmworker) or cleaner, porter, waiter, labourer, refuse collector, bricklayer, or workless families Further information can be found here . Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in photography or photojournalism - for example, experience on a student newspaper or local specialist media or website, and an impressive personal portfolio. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following five items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 200 words) explaining: how you qualify for this social class scheme, based on the definition above; why you're applying; and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A link to your online portfolio or website Six examples of your photography which tell us who you are, or aspire to be as a photographer A brief outline (no more than 150 words) for a photo story that could be completed in around 10 days. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, we require all of the above to be included in your application to be considered. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
Mar 17, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office will run a dedicated social class paid work-experience scheme for aspiring photographers and photojournalists from working-class backgrounds . Successful applicants will spend four weeks in our London office during June, July, September or October, shadowing our photographers and picture editors, and learning about different aspects of photography across our editorial departments. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. To ensure this scheme supports those who need it most, applicants must have: Attended state school or college for the entirety of your education, AND at least one of the following criteria to qualify as being from a working-class background: The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as working class (see below ), OR Whilst at school you were eligible for free school meals, OR Your parents did not attend university. The Social Mobility Commission refers to working-class occupations as: lower supervisory, technical and semi-routine workers (eg mechanic, electrician, train driver, printer, shop assistant, traffic warden, housekeeper, farmworker) or cleaner, porter, waiter, labourer, refuse collector, bricklayer, or workless families Further information can be found here . Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in photography or photojournalism - for example, experience on a student newspaper or local specialist media or website, and an impressive personal portfolio. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following five items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 200 words) explaining: how you qualify for this social class scheme, based on the definition above; why you're applying; and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A link to your online portfolio or website Six examples of your photography which tell us who you are, or aspire to be as a photographer A brief outline (no more than 150 words) for a photo story that could be completed in around 10 days. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, we require all of the above to be included in your application to be considered. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media, and each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in photography and photojournalism. You'll spend four weeks in our London office during June, July, September or October, shadowing our photographers and picture editors, and learning about different aspects of photography across our editorial departments. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in photography or photojournalism - for example, experience on a student newspaper or local specialist media or website, and an impressive personal portfolio. The aim of this London-based scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian editorial environment. For this reason we regret that experienced professional journalists are not eligible to apply for these placements. Those who have received a previous placement at GNM are not eligible. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A link to your online portfolio or website Six examples of your photography which tell us who you are, or aspire to be as a photographer A brief outline (no more than 150 words) for a photo story that could be completed in around 10 days. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media, and each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in photography and photojournalism. You'll spend four weeks in our London office during June, July, September or October, shadowing our photographers and picture editors, and learning about different aspects of photography across our editorial departments. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in photography or photojournalism - for example, experience on a student newspaper or local specialist media or website, and an impressive personal portfolio. The aim of this London-based scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian editorial environment. For this reason we regret that experienced professional journalists are not eligible to apply for these placements. Those who have received a previous placement at GNM are not eligible. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A link to your online portfolio or website Six examples of your photography which tell us who you are, or aspire to be as a photographer A brief outline (no more than 150 words) for a photo story that could be completed in around 10 days. You'll have the chance to upload this document when making your application. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is midnight on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in late May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in sports journalism. Successful applicants will spend two weeks on our busy sports desk, during June and July, shadowing our team of journalists and editors. You'll see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website, and gain insight into how we cover the biggest sporting events across the globe. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV Examples of your work and/or links to online articles/blogs A 400-word article on a current sports-related issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
Mar 16, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in sports journalism. Successful applicants will spend two weeks on our busy sports desk, during June and July, shadowing our team of journalists and editors. You'll see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website, and gain insight into how we cover the biggest sporting events across the globe. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV Examples of your work and/or links to online articles/blogs A 400-word article on a current sports-related issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in podcasting and video/audio storytelling. Successful applicants will spend two weeks in our video/audio department, during June, July or August on podcasts such as Today in Focus, Politics Weekly, Science Weekly, and Football Weekly. You'll shadow our producers, editors and hosts, learning about different aspects of the profession. You'll have a chance to pitch story ideas and sit in on recordings and edit sessions. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website, blog or social media channel. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV Examples and/or links to your online audio or video work if relevant An idea for an episode of one of the Guardian's podcasts or videos, detailing the issues and angles you'd like to include (max 300 words). Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications at 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you require any particular adjustments to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment and work experience process, please email . All the information provided will remain confidential. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in podcasting and video/audio storytelling. Successful applicants will spend two weeks in our video/audio department, during June, July or August on podcasts such as Today in Focus, Politics Weekly, Science Weekly, and Football Weekly. You'll shadow our producers, editors and hosts, learning about different aspects of the profession. You'll have a chance to pitch story ideas and sit in on recordings and edit sessions. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website, blog or social media channel. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following four items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV Examples and/or links to your online audio or video work if relevant An idea for an episode of one of the Guardian's podcasts or videos, detailing the issues and angles you'd like to include (max 300 words). Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications at 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place in May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. Should you require any particular adjustments to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment and work experience process, please email . All the information provided will remain confidential. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010.
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic aspiring journalists across multiple editorial departments . Each work experience scheme initially lasts for two weeks over the summer (July-August). Successful applicants will learn about different aspects of the profession across a range of departments; you'll shadow journalists and have a chance to pitch story ideas. You will see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website. Sections you'll experience might include Features, Saturday Magazine, News, Global Development, Books or Multimedia. You will gain an appreciation of the difference in journalistic styles between the various sections. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor throughout the scheme. At the end of the initial two weeks, we offer participants a chance to come back to the Guardian and spend one more week work shadowing on their preferred desk. The third week can take place at a time to suit the desk and the participant. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following three items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A 400-word feature or comment article on a current issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place during May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic aspiring journalists across multiple editorial departments . Each work experience scheme initially lasts for two weeks over the summer (July-August). Successful applicants will learn about different aspects of the profession across a range of departments; you'll shadow journalists and have a chance to pitch story ideas. You will see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website. Sections you'll experience might include Features, Saturday Magazine, News, Global Development, Books or Multimedia. You will gain an appreciation of the difference in journalistic styles between the various sections. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor throughout the scheme. At the end of the initial two weeks, we offer participants a chance to come back to the Guardian and spend one more week work shadowing on their preferred desk. The third week can take place at a time to suit the desk and the participant. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists to the Guardian's editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous placement at GNM, are not eligible to apply for these positions. For applicants who have no access to accommodation in London (nor the ability to travel daily to our King's Cross headquarters), the Sarah Hughes Trust has kindly offered to provide a small number of grants. If you'd like to be considered for one of these, you can do so via the application form. Application instructions Please complete the application form and attach the following three items within ONE document: A covering letter (no more than 150 words) explaining how you qualify for this diversity scheme, why you're applying, and what you hope to learn from your time with us Your current CV A 400-word feature or comment article on a current issue which you believe will be of interest to Guardian readers. Please note, for your application to be considered, we require all of the above to be included. Deadline for receipt of applications is 11.55pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place during May. We're committed to providing reasonable adjustments as detailed by the Equality Act 2010. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout the process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people at the Guardian. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. Positive action is covered by section 158 of the Equality Act 2010
