Applications for the Summer 2009 intake for the BBC Journalism Talent Pool are now closed. The next intake is likely to be advertised early 2010. This site will give you an idea of our requirements, although these may change for any future intakes.

We’re looking for trained, experienced news professionals to join our UK-wide Journalism Talent Pool.

A number of people who passed our assessments in November 2008 now have permanent positions, contracts or shifts with us in locations including:

• The Multimedia Newsroom (TV and Radio)
• The Weather Centre
• 1Xtra News
• Newsround
• BBC Wales (TV and Radio)
• The Asian Network
• World Service News and Current Affairs
• BBC London (online)

Now the search is on for more talented journalists for our Summer 2009 intake.

We’re keen that our newsrooms and programme teams reflect the diversity of our audiences. We positively encourage applicants from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and from people who have a disability.

Joining the Journalism Talent Pool is all about what you know, not who you know:

• What you know about finding great stories and telling them well.
• What you know about serving our audiences.
• What you know about the BBC’s core values.
• What you know about the people and events that are making the news.
• What you know about finding – and cultivating – good contacts.

If you pass our rigorous assessment and interview process, you’ll be able to apply for positions advertised within the BBC for six months. We’ll help you to connect with the editors who are looking for fresh talent. And we’ll help you to give the best account of yourself.

Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday, June 1, 2009.

Use the index on the left to navigate around the site to find out more about the talent pool.

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