In this blog, syndicated from BBC Get In, Rachael Smith talks through the opportunities available as part of the BBC Kick Off Trainee Sports Reporter Scheme, to read the full blog where previous trainees talk about their experiences visit the Get In blog.
The BBC Kick Off Trainee Sports Reporter scheme is a five week work placement across BBC Radio and online Sport teams in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
The scheme is open to sport-minded people over the age of 18. No previous media experience is necessary to be successful on this scheme. We look for people’s passion for sport and for telling great sport stories in their local area.
Watching reporters develop with the scheme each year is extremely rewarding. Some reporters come in with little-to-no knowledge of professional radio production or reporting and leave us work-ready, with increased confidence in reporting and many secure work in the industry.
From my observation, the transition is down to them taking the opportunity to develop their skills and story ideas with the scheme management, mentors and trainers. They leave nothing to chance.
