Are you a person with a disability, a fluent speaker of English and any one of these World Service languages; French, Gahuza Swahili, Portuguese, Arabic, Amharic , Tigrinya, Oromo, Igbo, Yoruba, Hausa, Tamasheq, Dzarma, Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Spanish, Malagasy or Dholuo?
BBC World Service Languages is seeking talented, people with a disability to join our Future Voices trainee scheme. This a four-month entry level paid program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in journalism and kickstart your career at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.
Who are we looking for?
Aspiring journalists with a disability who are just starting out or at the beginning of their career and are passionate about finding and telling stories for a global audience. You should be curious about the world and fluent in one of the BBC World Service Languages mentioned above.
Sponsor: BBC
Study Country: Kenya
Eligible countries: Africans
Category: Training
Deadline: January 26, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must:
- Be registered as a person with a disability with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
- Be aged 18 or over when the scheme starts in April 2025.
- Be legally allowed to work in Kenya full time
- Be fluent in English and one of the languages we have listed in this advert.
- Be available from April – July 2025.
Programme Benefits
- Skills and training to be a multi-platform journalist
- First-hand experience in BBC World Service News teams
- A personal mentor to support your journey
- A salary for the duration of the training
- An item of content you can help build a portfolio with
How to Apply for the Scholarship
If you meet the scholarship criteria, read more about the application process on the official announcement page. Then, Click the apply link below.