Future Voices

BBC World Service is hiring Future Voices Trainees for an exciting 4-month journalism program in Nairobi, Kenya.

Program Overview

• – 4-month fixed-term paid trainee scheme
• – Located at BBC East Africa Bureau, Nairobi
• – Starting April 2025
• – Specifically designed for people with disabilities

Eligibility Criteria

• – Must be registered as a person with a disability
• – Age 18 or over by April 2025
• – Legally allowed to work full-time in Kenya
• – Fluent in English and one BBC World Service language
• – Available from April to July 2025

Program Highlights

• – Multi-platform journalism skills training
• – First-hand experience in BBC World Service News teams
• – Personal mentor support
• – Competitive training salary
• – Portfolio-building content creation opportunity

Required Languages

Candidates must be fluent in English and one of these languages:

• – French
• – Swahili
• – Portuguese
• – Arabic
• – Amharic
• – Tigrinya
• – Oromo
• – Igbo
• – Yoruba
• – Hausa
• – And several others listed in original job description
• Application Process
• – Submit CV
• – Answer eligibility questions
• – Provide a news story idea
• – Video recording in English and second language
• – Share existing journalistic content

Commitment to Accessibility

• BBC provides:
• – Workplace adjustment support
• – Dedicated Access and Disability Service
• – Accessible application process