BBC 'Expert Women' training day
Published: 11 December 2017
The BBC is looking for female experts who'd like to appear on air as contributors to BBC programmes.
The BBC is looking for female experts who'd like to appear on air as contributors to BBC programmes.
The BBC Academy, in conjunction with BBC Scotland and STV, is holding a free media familiarisation day for women with particular expertise who are interested in appearing on television, radio and online as contributors or presenters.
The aim is to offer an introduction to the media, including practical experiences in front of a camera and in a radio studio, as well as masterclasses with industry professionals including experienced programme makers.
The training day is scheduled for Tuesday 13 March next year at the BBC HQ at Pacific Quay in Glasgow.
Redress the balance
The organisers say the event is an attempt to redress the balance of male-heavy panels and will offer both practical experiences in front of a camera, and in the radio studio, as well as masterclasses with industry professionals including experienced programme makers.
It’s been acknowledged by broadcasters across the industry that there aren't enough expert female contributors appearing on air. BBC Expert Women is an attempt to redress the balance via a series of free training days that provide experience, insight and networking opportunities that help demystify the media and boost skills
The deadline for applying is Sunday 14 January. Applicants have to create a two-minute film about themselves and why they would be a good fit.
The trainers are looking for applicants from any area of expertise, including the following:
- all aspects of Brexit, especially farming, fishing and business
- business and the economy in Scotland
- politics
- health
- education
- science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- law, especially Scottish constitutional law
Email for applicants: expert.women@bbc.co.uk
First published: 11 December 2017
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