The Young Reporter Scheme in partnership with Newsquest Media Group and now in its eighteenth year, is launching once again and looking for passionate, curious students to join its team.
Open to students in school years 10 to 13, this unique and dynamic eight-month extracurricular programme gives young people the chance to step into the shoes of a real journalist.
Students write monthly articles, all of which are published on Newsquest’s network of online newspapers, giving them hands-on experience in journalism.
They will be offered the chance to do interviews, attend press events, review local attractions and theatre productions and explore what is happening in their area.
Kathryn Tuck from Townley Grammar School completed the scheme four times and was one of the Scheme’s two top reporters from last year. She said: “It’s massively improved both my writing style and my overall confidence and I feel very lucky to have had such an amazing opportunity.”
There are no academic requirements, just a love of writing and a nose for a good story and whether you're aiming for a career in the media or just want to build confidence, strengthen your CV or UCAS application, or try something completely different, the Young Reporter Scheme is a one-of-a-kind chance to learn, grow and be published.
Applications are open now for 2025/26, so if you're ready to step out of the classroom and into the real world, don’t miss out on this outstanding opportunity.
To find out more and sign up today, visit youngreporter.co.uk/registration
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