Chevening/BBC Professional Placement Programme 2021 for Journalists

The Chevening Secretariat and the BBC World Service Group are pleased to announce the opening of the Chevening/BBC World Service Group Professional Placement Programme beginning in September 2021.

The placement programme will offer successful applicants a place at the BBC for a three and a half month. Depending on their skills and interests, successful applicants could be placed in one of a number of areas of World Service Group activities.  Interested applicants are encouraged to take advantage of this rare opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria for Chevening/BBC Professional Placement Programme 2021

• Applicants must demonstrate that they have at least two years’ experience as a working journalist, and/or have or will have completed a master’s in journalism by the time that the placement starts.
• Applicants must demonstrate excellent academic, journalism and leadership abilities.
• Applicants must be willing to abide by the guidelines governing the conduct of professionals at the programme.

Programme Benefits

• Enrolment on a bespoke one-week course at the BBC College of Journalism.
• Access to College of Journalism courses on the same basis as BBC staff.
• Supervision and mentorship at a BBC location.
• Chevening stipend throughout the placement period.

How to Apply for Chevening/BBC Professional Placement Programme 2021

Interested applicants for the Chevening/BBC Professional Placement Programme are to complete an online application form and submit the following to [email protected]:

• An up-to-date CV
• Status letter from your university confirming the end date of your course
• A copy of international passport and current Tier 4 visa/BRP
• Complete application form.

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