Applications open for the ITV News Traineeship scheme

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The traineeship Credit: ITV News

Have you ever wondered what a career in journalism is like?

Wonder no more, applications for the ITV News Traineeship are now open.

Many successful trainees have previously worked in a variety of other sectors, from marketing to construction, tourism and hospitality – proof that you don’t need to be in it, to win it!

Watch this year's trainee video here:

There are currently five former trainees from the scheme working in the ITV News Central newsroom.

Our presenter Matt Teale has been finding out what they thought of the scheme and what backgrounds they came from before they applied: