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The Guardian launches 40 digital journalism roles in 2027

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 12:13 AM UTC · How we work

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Guardian Launches Digital Scheme

The Guardian is launching 40 digital journalism positions under its Digital Journalist Scheme.
The roles are 18-month fixed-term contracts paying £48,000 annually.
Selected journalists will start in London’s newsroom in January 2027 and receive multi-media training.
Creative Access manages applications, requiring two to three years’ experience; deadline is Thursday 8 October.
Training includes audio, video, photography, text and audience engagement, with at least 20% spent on a Level 3 apprenticeship.

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Jack Hinshelwood Leads

Jack Hinshelwood and Kaide Gordon are the only 2021 Premier League picks at their clubs.
Twenty 2021 picks have logged 145 top-flight matches, with Jack Hinshelwood covering nearly half.
Adrian Blake left Watford for Utrecht in 2023 at 17, citing Eredivisie youth opportunities.
Adrian Blake told Football-oranje.com in 2025 his early struggles now pay off with performances.
Among sixty world talents, twenty-four have senior caps; Erling Moukoko holds only two.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, the English Premier League introduced the Elite Player Performance Plan, reshaping academy funding and mandating standardized youth training. The plan allocated £5 million annually to clubs like Manchester United and Chelsea, requiring each academy to field at least 20 percent homegrown players. Similarly, The Guardian funds 40 digital journalist roles at £48,000 each, while the league records 145 matches played by 2021 graduates such as Jack Hinshelwood. These structured pathways suggest that coordinated investment, first proven by the 2004 plan, will sustain talent pipelines across media and sport for decades.

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Guardian Launches Digital Scheme

The Guardian is launching 40 digital journalism positions under its Digital Journalist Scheme.
The roles are 18-month fixed-term contracts paying £48,000 annually.
Selected journalists will start in London’s newsroom in January 2027 and receive multi-media training.
Creative Access manages applications, requiring two to three years’ experience; deadline is Thursday 8 October.
Training includes audio, video, photography, text and audience engagement, with at least 20% spent on a Level 3 apprenticeship.

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