The Real Young London

What is Step Up?

Step Up is a BBC mentoring project which aims to give people access to and experience within the broadcasting industry. We have 30 places up for grabs for the three month scheme. If you're picked to take part you need to be available on  Thursday afternoons (13.00 to 17.00) between 30th April and the 2nd July 2009.  In addition you will need to commit to 2 weeks full time of work between 6th July and 17th July 2009. 

How to apply

Use the links below to apply online for either tv, radio or multimedia (online);

The link to apply online is at the foot of each page.

What is the Background to Step Up?

Over the last two years BBC London and BBC Training & Development worked together to provide a fantastic opportunity to people across our vibrant and exciting capital. Past trainees have created radio reports, online pages, audio and video slideshows and filmed and edited television reports. View some of the work by using the links below;

Before the partnership with BBC London the project was run successfully in West London since 1990, allowing individuals to get a more in-depth knowledge of radio, online and TV, and general experience of working within the BBC.

What are the aims of the training scheme?

We gave people from local London communities access to the BBC and its staff so that they could leave with a greater knowledge, understanding and experience of the media industry.

The project  is NOT aimed at creating jobs or providing work experience.

We aim to:

• raise awareness of the broadcasting industry
• increase knowledge of, and provide experience in radio, new media and TV
• provide support to individuals by matching each mentee with a BBC mentor
• give the participants experience of working within a large organisation
• increase the self-confidence of participants
• encourage a positive attitude towards development

More information about Step Up is available on the online application forms.