Future Voices Trainee Journalism Scheme 2026 EXTEND

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Future Voices EXTEND - Trainee Journalism Scheme 2026

Scheme duration: 3 months
Salary: 22950(pro rata) 5318 London Living Allowance
Location: London
Start date: 15 April 2026 17 July 2026
Deadline for applications: 4 March 2026

BBC Extend

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend Scheme for disabled people.BBC Extend Scheme To apply for this role you should identify as deaf disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010)Disability Act or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) Disability Discrimination Act if applying in Northern Ireland. Youre broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments and medical conditions such as Cancer HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process or have any questions about our Extend programme please contact We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process or have any questions about our Extend programme please contact

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

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About Future Voices

Do you have what it takes to be a journalist at the BBC
Are you curious about the world
Do you have stories you think deserve more attention
Do you want to help shape the future of journalism
Do you identify as deaf disabled or neurodivergent

The BBC World Service is looking for the next generation of journalists to join our Future Voices 2026 EXTEND Scheme: a 3 month paid early career opportunityfor deaf disabled and neurodivergent people.

Youll work with some of the worlds leading journalists gain hands-on newsroom experience and develop the skills you need to begin your career in journalism.

Who are we looking for

Were looking for aspiring disabled journalists at the start of their journey who are passionate about finding exploring and telling global stories. You do not need prior journalism experience or formal training just curiosity creativity and enthusiasm.

You must:

Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010)
Be aged 18 or over when the scheme begins in April 2026
Be fluent in English
Be fluent in one BBC World Service language or be able to demonstrate strong cultural connections to it. BBC World Service languages;Arabic Azeri Bengali Burmese Chinese Dari Farsi French (for Africa) Hausa Igbo Kinyarwanda Kyrgyz Pashto Portuguese (for Latin America) Pidgin Russian Swahili Spanish (for Latin America) Thai Turkish Ukrainian Urdu Uzbek Yoruba.
Be legally allowed to work fulltime in the UK
Be available for a three-week fulltime in person training period at Broadcasting House London from 15th April 2026.

What will you be doing

During the scheme you will:

Develop core journalism skills across multiple platforms
Receive training from award-winning BBC News and World Service teams
Work within newsroom teams on daily output or longer form stories
Producing content for your professional portfolio
Have access to a personal mentor plus ongoing support from the BBC Extend team

If you dont live in London support may be available to help you arrange accommodation.

What do you get

A paid three-month placement at one of the worlds most respected news organisations
On-the-job training and newsroom experience
Access to industry leading journalists and mentors
A dedicated point of contact to support your development
Hybrid working following the initial training period

How to apply

Once you begin your application youll be asked to answer the eligibility questions for this scheme once you submit this you will be invited to an online assessment which includes a series of questions to help us understand your interest in journalism and creating content. You will need to upload a CV but passion matters more than experience.

You should be ready to:

Answer a few questions via video recording based on your motivations for applying and passion for this area. This will be requested in both English and your second language.
Share with us at least one item of journalistic content youve created this could be a social media post or something published on a digital platform in print TV radio or podcast and submit a news story idea.

Dont leave yourself wondering what if this is your chance to begin your career in journalism and be part of something special.

Think youre the right candidate Click Apply Now to get started.

If youd like more information on this placement please join us on one of our webinars. You can sign up via the link below:Webinar Sign Up For more information about the scheme please contact The Future Voices Team

Required Experience:

Intern

Future Voices EXTEND - Trainee Journalism Scheme 2026 Scheme duration: 3 monthsSalary: 22950(pro rata) 5318 London Living AllowanceLocation: LondonStart date: 15 April 2026 17 July 2026Deadline for applications: 4 March 2026BBC ExtendThis role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend Scheme for di...