Presenting schemes
Our schemes for new and emerging presenters
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 Creator Lab
Opportunities for social media influencers and digital creators to develop their skills and careers at the BBC in collaboration with TikTok. The latest search focussed on developing football creators into new on-air contributors across BBC Sport output. More information and how to apply on the BBC Commissioning website.
BBC Sport New Voices
Identifying and nurturing the next generation of sport commentators and presenters. Winners receives training from the BBC with the aim of joining their pool of freelance sport commentators to be considered for on-air roles across the BBC’s sport output. Applications open annually and advertised across the BBC website.
BBC Sounds Audio Lab
Podcaster programme to accelerate the next generation of audio creatives, helping to develop under-represented voices and turn fresh ideas into exciting new BBC podcasts. Each programme runs for seven to eight months offering funding, training, mentoring, production expertise and promotion. Applications open annually via the BBC Sounds Audio Lab website.
BBC Open Music
Training scheme bringing musicians and creatives across all genres and styles together to develop skills and explore collaborations across BBC orchestral and classical music. Trainees receive industry training and hands-on experience across audio, digital and live event production along with presenting, sound recording and engineering. Applications opening soon.
New Generation Thinkers
Offering the UK’s most promising arts and humanities early career researchers the opportunity to share their pioneering research with BBC Radio 4 listeners along with unique access to training and support from AHRC and the BBC. Applications open yearly via the UK Research and Innovation website.
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