A NEW initiative by Media Trust and ITV News is offering 18-25 year olds the chance to be mentored by experienced broadcast journalists and create a news report on issues that matter to them.
Nine finalists will be chosen, one from each ITV News region, with a chance to develop their ideas and turn them into a news report for their local ITV newsroom. One lucky winner will be presented with an iPad and given the opportunity to spend the day with the team producing ITV News at Ten.
Applicants need to submit a short description about themselves and their background, what they’d like their reports to focus on and why they deserve the opportunity to ‘break into news’ at www.mediatrust.org/breakingintonews. Young people with limited broadcasting or media experience who have not completed media or journalism degrees are specifically encouraged to enter.
The closing date is midday on Sunday, November 30.
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