The Telegraph's Newsroom Work Experience Programme - 2026

Applications are now open for The Telegraph’s Newsroom Work Experience Programme.

The Telegraph is an award-winning, multimedia news brand that has been synonymous with quality, authority and trusted reporting for 170 years.

We are offering a two-week placement in April 2026 where you will gain hands-on experience alongside award-winning journalists in our fast-paced newsroom. The programme is based in our London office (Victoria) and we will help cover the costs of your travel, food and accommodation (if required).

You should be creative and eager to learn new skills and demonstrate a passion for news and journalism.

The dates for the placements will be w/c 30th March or 13th April 2026, so please ensure that you are available on one of those dates.

To apply, please send:

1. Your personal details via the application form

2. An explanation about why you are keen to work in journalism and to do so at The Telegraph (in no more than 100 words)

3. An idea for a news or feature project which you can work on while you are in the newsroom, with support from our journalists (again, no more than 100 words)

4. Please also describe how you will bring diversity of thought and experience. 

The closing date for applications is 17:00 on 12th December 2025. 

Good luck and we look forward to reading your application. 

Requirements

To be considered for this work experience opportunity, you must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the placement and have the right to work in the UK.

Ideally you should be studying journalism at university or working towards your NCTJ qualification or equivalent. However, If you aren’t doing one of these courses but believe you should still be considered, please outline why in your application. We actively encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At Telegraph Media Group, we foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives, and backgrounds. We 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. 

We 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 our roles or require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please inform us. 

Please visit our website to learn more about Engagement & Inclusion at Telegraph Media Group and about our purpose, beliefs, and people values.