Having signed up to the government’s Kickstart scheme in 2020, Bauer has already provided routes into the media industry for 42 young people over the last six months.

The company said it has also provided a means of attracting new and diverse talent, with 11 people from the scheme having secured full-time roles in areas such as content writing, content optimisation and HR.

Bauer is now inviting eligible applicants who are curious about a career in media to apply via the Bauer Media Careers Hub for one of 20 additional six-month paid placements. No formal qualifications or experience is required, and the placements will offer experience across core areas of the industry, including broadcasting, journalism, communications, sales and marketing.

This opportunity in particular focuses on opportunities at publications including Grazia, Empire, Heat, and _Closer _as well as the Hits Radio Brand Network of stations.

Bauer Media’s training division, Bauer Academy, which runs the programme, is also offering Kickstarters interested in digital news the opportunity to apply for an L3 Apprenticeship within the business following their six-month Kickstart placement. This would then guarantee over 18-months employment with the company.

Dee Ford, Managing Director UK Audio, said: “At Bauer we understand that the more diverse we are, the more creative we are, and that’s exactly why schemes such as Kickstart – which allow us to welcome an even greater pool of young talent – are so fantastic.

"A great success already, we’re delighted to be able to extend the opportunity to even more budding workers looking for their first role in media, and we look forward to learning from them in turn.”