Voices - Trainee Journalism Scheme -EXTEND

Position: Future Voices - Trainee Journalism Scheme 2026 -EXTEND
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Future Voices EXTEND - Trainee Journalism Scheme 2026    Scheme duration : 3 months
Salary:  £22,950 (pro rata) + £5,318 London Living Allowance

Location:

London

Start date:

15 April 2026 - 17 July 2026
Final date to receive applications:  4 March 2026
BBC Extend
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend Scheme for disabled people. BBC Extend Scheme

To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010)
Disability Act , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) Disability Discrimination Act if applying in Northern Ireland. You're broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.
We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact
The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.
If you'd like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend. EX2324
About Future Voices     Do you have what it takes to be a journalist at the BBC?
Are you curious about the world?
Do you have stories you think deserve more attention?
Do you want to help shape the future of journalism?
Do you identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent?
The BBC World Service is looking for the next generation of journalists to join our Future Voices 2026 - EXTEND Scheme: a 3 month, paid, early career opportunity  for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.

You'll work with some of the world's leading journalists, gain hands-on newsroom experience, and develop the skills you need to begin your career in journalism.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for aspiring disabled journalists at the start of their journey who are passionate about finding, exploring and telling global stories.  You do not need prior journalism experience or formal training just curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm.
You must:
Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010)
Be aged 18 or over when the scheme begins in April 2026
Be fluent in English
Be fluent in one BBC World Service language or be able to demonstrate strong cultural connections to it.  BBC World Service languages;  Arabic, Azeri, Bengali, Burmese, Chinese, Dari, Farsi, French (for Africa), Hausa, Igbo, Kinyarwanda, Kyrgyz, Pashto, Portuguese (for Latin America), Pidgin, Russian, Swahili, Spanish (for Latin America), Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Uzbek, Yoruba.
Be legally allowed to work fulltime in the UK
Be available for a three-week, fulltime, in person training period at Broadcasting House, London, from 15th April 2026.
What will you be doing?
During the scheme you will:
Develop core journalism skills across multiple platforms
Receive training from award-winning BBC News and World Service teams
Work within newsroom teams on daily output or longer form stories
Producing content for your professional portfolio
Have access to a personal mentor plus ongoing support from the BBC Extend team
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