The Telegraph Media Literacy Programme 2025

The Telegraph Media Group is pleased to announce its Telegraph Media Literacy Programme to provide an insight into what it’s like to be a journalist at an award-winning multimedia news brand.

It highlights the importance of trusted and accountable news and equips you with some of the tools and skills to think critically about world events. The programme will help you understand the different roles in the newsroom and provide information on how to get a career in journalism.

The Telegraph Media Literacy Programme will run for four weeks, beginning on Tuesday 4th March 2025. Sessions will run from 4 – 5 pm every Tuesday.

What to Expect?

Online sessions with a range of journalists from departments across the business including news, sports, beauty, music, and social media. Each week, you will get the chance to practise skills such as headline writing, interviewing and travel writing.

Eligibility

• The programme is open to 16-18 year olds across the UK.
• They believe in equality of opportunity and welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Benefits

• They are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader as part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition and would like support in applying for any of their roles or if you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process with them, please make them aware.
• If you take part in all four sessions, you will receive a Telegraph Media Literacy Journalism Certificate.
• You will also have the option to join their future talent pool to stay up-to-date with entry-level opportunities at the Telegraph.

Application guidelines

The deadline for applications is February 14, 2025. For more information and to apply, please click here.