The BBC Step Up media project is back for 2010

The Step Up training scheme is back once again, giving people in and around London a chance to get to know the BBC from the inside.

Step Up is back for 2010 - apply now

Step Up 2010

Do you have a passion for news? Do you want to be at the heart of investigating original local stories about the build up to the Olympics 2012 for BBC London? Is your dream to be a journalist, but you always thought the BBC wasn't for you? Have you struggled to get your foot in the door? Here is your chance to meet and learn from BBC staff, experience how the BBC London newsroom works, and get an insight into how a news programme is put together. By taking part in Step Up you will develop your confidence and knowledge, and be in a better position to apply for jobs within the media industry.

What is Step Up?

Step Up is a media project run by the BBC Academy in partnership with BBC London which aims to give people the skills and confidence to work in news.

If you are successful you will get the chance to learn production skills in TV, Radio or Online over a period of 12 weeks. The final project will put your new expertise and creativity into practice by producing stimulating content on emerging stories about the 2012 Olympics for BBC London. You will also be paired with a BBC mentor, who will give you one-to-one support and advice.

Unfortunately, we can't give you a job at the end of the project, but we hope the skills we have taught you will help you on the way to a successful media career.

How to apply

To find out more and to apply, follow the links to the media area you are most interested in:

• Step Up (Television) - BBC London
• Step Up (Radio) - BBC London
• Step Up (Online) - BBC London

Please click on the link above to access the job description and application form - this will take you to the BBC Jobs website.

Highlights of BBC Step Up 2009

You will need to register the first time you use it and have your account activated but then you can use your information again for all future applications.

You can also set up email job alerts and see the progress of all your applications. If you need any help with registering or applying call the BBC Recruitment Support Centre on 0370 333 1330 - Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm.

What is the Background to Step Up?

STEP UP BBC London have been involved with Step Up since 2007. Previous project work has been broadcast on both radio and tv and published online. 2007: Green Street 2008: The Real Young London 2009: Recession in London

Over the last three years BBC London and the BBC Academy 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.

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.