BBC Northern Ireland Trainee Scheme
The Selection process
The following competencies have been identified as being vital behavioural indicators for success in the scheme. They will underpin the whole selection process and you should be able to demonstrate your effectiveness in the following areas.
Analytical Thinking - able to simplify complex problems, process projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships and construct frameworks, for problem solving and/or development.
Decision Making - is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.
Imagination/ Creative Thinking - is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
Planning and Organising -
is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience - can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs, changes or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Communication -
the ability to get one's message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing Relationships - able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people.
Self Development - is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
There are several stages to the selection process. Candidates who are shortlisted on the strength of the application form will be expected to attend a comprehensive assessment centre as the next step. Please follow this link for a diagram of the selection process [PDF, opens in a new window]
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Guidelines for completion of Application Form
The application form is very important. The shortlisting will be based entirely on the information you provide us with in your application and the answers you have given to demonstrate your skills and abilities. As we are expecting a large volume of applications, to present yourself effectively you may find the following advice helpful:
- Read through the application form thoroughly and give it the time and attention it needs to complete it
- Read through the application form thoroughly and give it the time and attention it needs to complete it
- The questions have been specifically designed to allow you to tell us about yourself and to highlight the skills and experience that are relevant to success on this scheme and for a future role with the BBC
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Keep to the allocated character count
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Where you are asked to give one example please be specific and give just one example. The best and most recent one you can think of. Where you are asked to provide evidence of a commitment or interest in something you can provide us with as many examples as you want! Examples from outside of college or work can be equally as valuable as those from within
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Make your answers clear, accurate and concise
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Do not attach a CV or other material as this will not be referred to
- Remember – the answers you give on your application form are the only evidence we have of your suitability for this scheme. We will make our decisions on who progresses to the assessments based on this evidence alone so please ensure you haven't missed anything
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Be sure to have completed your application, online, by midnight Sunday 1st July 2007
You will then have to sit back and wait for a response from us. We will endeavour to let you know the outcome within 3 weeks. We appreciate that this will be an anxious time for you but request that you do not keep on emailing and phoning us as this will not make the process any quicker!
If you are successfully shortlisted you will be invited to an assessment centre. You will be given full details of dates and the type of exercises involved and will be notified of any preparation you can usefully do beforehand. The assessments may be a combination of group exercises, work simulation exercises, practical or psychometric tests and will certainly include an interview.
If you are not invited to assessment please don't be deterred from applying for any future opportunities with BBC Northern Ireland but we regret to advise, that d ue to the large volume of applications expected, we cannot give individual feedback at this stage.
If you attend the assessment day you will be notified within 2 weeks of the outcome. This is usually done by email. Both successful and unsuccessful candidates will be offered feedback on their performance..
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Job Description
BBC Northern Ireland Training Scheme
Aim:
To provide participants with an overview of the broadcasting activities of BBC Northern Ireland covering factual and fictional material using the platforms of Radio, TV and Online. To make candidates suitably skilled and 'job-ready' for a role within the broadcasting industry on completion of the scheme.
Tasks
1. Initiating and developing ideas and putting together packages across Radio, TV or the Web designed to appeal
to the audience.
2. Carrying out research using published material, archive material and contacts as necessary. Liasing with contacts and identifying and booking contributors as necessary.
3. Reporting and writing about factual events in a balanced, objective and accurate way using the training acquired and following the BBC’s editorial guidelines at all times.
4. Using technical skills taught in training to shoot, record and edit in an appropriate style for the output desired and in keeping with audience needs. Following established procedures in so doing e.g. logging of extra pictures or music used; working within budget and seeking authorisation for any additional spend.
5. Working on own or as part of a team to carry out the role requested in the most efficient and effective way, to achieve objectives and to maximise learning opportunities.
6. Retaining a high level of personal organisation at all times in work.
7. Carrying out work in accordance with Regional Broadcasting Health and Safety guidelines and policy.
8. Taking responsibility for personal development, meeting deadlines for project work as instructed, completing a training log and addressing personal training needs as identified.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required at Entry Level
- GCSE pass (grade C or above) or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics
- Willingness to work shifts
- Familiarity with technology and computers
- Good understanding of NI geography and current affairs
- Proven interest in broadcasting demonstrated through relevant interests
- Experience includes examples of innovation in designing and putting together packages/programmes
- Experience of working well as part of a team
- Experience of working well under time pressure
Competencies predicting successful performance in the job to be assessed at Assessment Centre and developed through the Training Programme.
Analytical Thinking
Able to simplify complex problems, process projects into component parts, explore and evaluate them systematically. Able to identify causal relationships and construct frameworks, for problem solving and/or development.
Decision Making
Is ready and able to take the initiative, originate action and be responsible for the consequences of the decisions made.
Imagination/ Creative Thinking*
Is able to transform creative ideas/impulses into practical reality. Can look at existing situations and problems in novel ways and come up with creative solutions.
Planning and Organising
Is able to think ahead in order to establish an effective and appropriate course of action for self and others. Prioritises and plans activities taking into account all the relevant issues and factors such as deadlines, staffing and resources requirements.
Resilience*
Can maintain personal effectiveness by managing own emotions in the face of pressure, set backs, changes or when dealing with provocative situations. Can demonstrate an approach to work that is characterised by commitment, motivation and energy.
Communication
The ability to get one’s message understood clearly by adopting a range of styles, tools and techniques appropriate to the audience and the nature of the information.
Managing Relationships*
Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people. Team working.
Self Development*
Is able to identify and apply opportunities for learning and development.
*all competencies appended with an asterisk are considered vital for success on this scheme.
Applying
This scheme is now closed for applications.
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