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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. You’re 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’re 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.  

• 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? 

What will I be doing?

• 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 don’t 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 world’s 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

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 extend@bbc.co.uk 

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.