2026 Bloomberg Apprenticeship: Media Production Level 4 (News)
Bloomberg
Marketing & Communications
London, UK
Posted on Feb 5, 2026
Location: London
Team: Bloomberg News
Qualification: Media Production Level 4 (with the possibility to begin Journalism Level 5 at completion, subject to performance)
Programme Duration: 18 months +
Start Date: September 2026
The Company:
Bloomberg delivers data, news and analytics through innovative technology and provides real-time financial information to more than 325,000 subscribers globally. In a career at Bloomberg, you will play a vital role in making it all happen. You will be joining a team of solution-finders, with a real passion for providing superb customer service in a fast-paced environment. We are a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive, and collaborative — and in providing a work environment that encourages our employees to be their best.
The Apprenticeship Program:
The Apprenticeship Programme at Bloomberg is an exciting opportunity to enter the company, taking on real responsibility, and discovering new skills from day one. Our apprentices make meaningful contributions to our company, while also learning across the industry. Targeted at school leavers, young professionals, military veterans, and those seeking a career change, our program is designed to bridge the gap between the British education system and the ever-changing job market.
The Bloomberg News Team
Bloomberg News is the world's preeminent Business News organization, leading the way in delivering fast and accurate information on multiple platforms to financial and business professionals. If it affects markets, Bloomberg News will be there. We lead the way in breaking news on companies, economies, commodities and government policies to help our ever-expanding audience stay ahead.
At Bloomberg, we need a constant flow of ideas, energy and innovation - which is where you come in. We’re looking for apprentices from all backgrounds who are passionate about telling stories in a variety of forms. From reporting and writing to TV and radio, we want you to collaborate across platforms to deliver critical information to our clients.
As an apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience where you will be trained in reporting and writing for a news organisation. Responsibilities may include pitching and writing stories, booking guests, conducting exclusive interviews, digging into data and working with our multimedia platforms. We operate as one newsroom – a collaborative, inclusive and diverse environment where print, digital and broadcast come together to produce the most accurate content.
The Media Production Coordinator Level 4 Apprenticeship offers an introduction to different media formats across the newsroom while also building your journalistic skills. Upon completion of the Media Production Level 4 Apprenticeship there may be an opportunity to begin the Journalism Level 5 Apprenticeship to further develop your writing skills, this is performance dependent.
Eligibility criteria:
- Three A-levels (predicted or achieved) with grades A*-C (or equivalent)
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4 - 9 in any subject (Should include Maths & English)
- Learners must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship in a similar subject
- Possess the right to work in the UK
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the past 3 years
What we would like to see:
- A passion for news and/or a willingness to dig in and learn about global financial markets, companies and economies
- Demonstrated interest in journalism through work experience or extracurricular activities
- Strong curiosity, a keen interest to learn about the world and uncover surprises
- Be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive, self-starter mindset
Apply now:
Have we made you curious to learn more? If so, apply! Complete the online application Q&A (answer these questions thoughtfully) and submit your most up-to-date CV. Show us you are eligible. We will get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this: https://www.bloomberg.com/company/careers/early-career/apprenticeships-at-bloomberg/