Talent and skills opportunities
Championing and growing the best UK creative talent
We are committed to supporting the UK creative industry so it can continue to tell world-class stories that represent people from across the UK. That’s why we provide a huge range of development opportunities for UK creative talent across different areas and career stages. Find the right opportunity for you below.
Find the right opportunity for you
Content creating schemes
For creators and producers behind the scenes
Writing schemes
For script, story or sketch writers
Performing schemes
For musicians, presenters, actors and more
Journalism schemes
For journalists and reporters
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Schemes and opportunities open for applications now
The Hot House Writers Development Lab 2026 - apply now
Eight-week writer development lab run in partnership with BBC Writers supporting screen writers to create engaging and commercially viable climate stories for film and TV with industry exposure and expert guidance. Deadline: 30 January
Attend a BBC Open Music Insight Day - apply now
Interested in a career in radio and music? Visit us in BBC locations around the UK to find out more about our upcoming Open Music trainee scheme, meet and network with inspirational industry professionals and get insight and advice to help develop your career. Find out more and complete an application now via the Open Music website.
BBC Introducing - send your music now
Bringing together all of the BBC's supporters of unsigned music. Upload your music at any time via the BBC Introducing website, get played on BBC radio stations across the country and take part in our live showcases at events including the Glastonbury festival.
BBC Upload - send your content now
Showcase your creativity on the BBC by uploading any kind of content - audio, video, text or images - and what catches our attention will be broadcast on BBC Radio stations and BBC digital platforms. Upload is open to submissions all year round based around the creators location. Find out more on the BBC Upload website.
BBC Short Stuff - send your content now
Year-round opportunity for comedy writers and performers from or based in Scotland to develop new ideas and characters via experimental short-form sketches published on the BBC Short Stuff website. Send the BBC Scotland commissioning team ideas for new sketches at any time.
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