Voice of Bradford

Have you ever wanted to be a BBC reporter? Do you have a passion for Bradford and want to shout about the city and its people?

We are looking for the Voice of Bradford. This is an extraordinary opportunity to join the BBC reporting on events throughout 2018.

We are looking for that special someone who has character and personality.

You will be primarily working for BBC Radio Leeds, however you could appear on any BBC programme.

What experience will I need?

You do not need any previous presenting or reporting experience and we do not expect you to be a journalist. We are simply looking for that special someone who has the character and personality to find and tell the stories of Bradford to our listeners.

You will be given all the training you need and supported by BBC producers. Every day will be different and you will be flexible working various shifts covering events on radio and online.

It is expected you will have strong connections to Bradford. You should know a thing or two about the city and its communities.

You will also need to be 18 or over and be eligible to work in the UK.

How do I apply?

We are holding open auditions on Saturday 7 October at The Studio, Bradford Alhambra, Morley St, Bradford BD7 1AJ.

• You will need to arrive at the venue from 09:30 to register.
• You will need to provide your details and we will also take your photo part of the application.
• You will appear in front of a panel where you will have up to 1-minute to pitch why you are the person for this role.
• The panel are: Radio Leeds presenter Gayle Lofthouse, Look North weather presenter Keeley Donovan, Radio Leeds editor, Sanjiv Buttoo, and Helen Thomas, Head of BBC Yorkshire.
• You are welcome to do whatever you wish within this strict time.
• You will be filmed by BBC cameras and your audition may be used by the BBC for broadcast and/or appear on BBC online websites as well as official BBC social media accounts.
• Please note you will be responsible for meeting your own travel expenses to the auditions.

What happens next?

A shortlist will be drawn-up on the day of people we would like to see again. All candidates will be contacted within the two weeks of the audition whether successful or not.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to return for a further interview and screen test at the BBC in Leeds on a date yet to be determined.

Working for the BBC

If you are successful in being selected for this opportunity you will be employed by the BBC on a 12-month fixed-term contract.