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.