APPLICATIONS for the 2018 Youth Central-AFL Media Rookie Reporter Program have been extended for another two weeks.

Now in its sixth year, the program sees aspiring young journalists working with AFL Media's reporters, editors and video producers for the duration of the AFL season.

Their work will appear on AFL.com.au, the AFL Live Official App and the AFL Record.

Apply here for the 2018 Rookie Reporter Program

Interns will also make invaluable contacts in the footy industry while tapping into the knowledge of AFL Media's social media team, photographers, video editors and other media professionals.

For your chance to be one of the 2018 Rookie Reporters, fill in the online application form and complete the prescribed written task before midnight on January 26, 2018.

Successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2018. Interested applicants must be:

Available to work in our Melbourne office at AFL House for the duration of the AFL season

Aged 18 to 25

Studying journalism, media, communications or equivalent course at a university or TAFE

Knowledgeable about Australian football

Good luck!