Early career journalist mentoring
The John Schofield Trust’s award winning face-to-face mentoring scheme matches apprentice and early career journalists with experienced mentors from a different organisation. Our scheme is an exciting opportunity for young journalists to develop their professional skills. It offers access into the industry when it can be of most help – within the first five years of a news career.
Applications for the 2025 scheme are now open
Closing date Sunday 9th June at 23:59
We invite talented print, digital and broadcast journalists with between two and five years experience to apply for the 12-month mentoring scheme, especially those from backgrounds which are under-represented in the UK and Irish media. Those chosen by a panel of trustees and advisors will be matched with an experienced journalist mentor. We expect to pair around 100 early career journalists with mentors in 2025.
Mentors are selected as the most suitable to help the candidate achieve their individual career goals. They provide support, advice and guidance throughout the 12 months. Fellows are also invited to attend further events and masterclasses on a range of journalistic topics to support their learning and develop their skills. These also provide the opportunity for early career journalists to expand their networks, getting to know new people and organisations across the industry.
Further details and apply here
