Who are we looking for?
Aspiring journalists with a disability who are just starting out or at the beginning of their career and are passionate about finding and telling stories for a global audience You should be curious about the world and fluent in one of these BBC World Service Languages; Afaan Oromo, Amharic, Gahuza, Somali, Swahili, Tigrinya (add other languages).
What the scheme will give you
Skills and training to be a multi-platform journalist
First-hand experience in BBC World Service News teams
A personal mentor to support your journey
A salary for the duration of the training
An item of content you can help build a portfolio with
To be eligible for this opportunity, you must:
Be registered as a person with a disability with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities.
Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in April 2025.
Be legally allowed to work in Kenya full time
Be fluent in English and one of the languages we have listed in this advert.
Be available from April – July 2025.
