BBC Academic internship opens

Details-

Deadline to apply: By the end of 27 August 2023

Duration of the internship: 8 weeks

Base: BBC Delhi Bureau

Required Documents for Submission via Email:

Application form (attached herewith)

Updated CV

Recommendation letter from your Head of Department, Dean, or Director

Kindly forward the aforementioned documents via email to bbcindiainternships@bbc.co.uk, using the subject line: "Application for Internship: (Name of the team/placement you are applying for)".

Attached, please find a comprehensive list of placement offers and team descriptions. Applicants are encouraged to apply for one placement only.

The selection process will entail evaluation based on submitted applications, followed by written tests and/or interviews in certain cases. Please be advised that applications received after the stipulated deadline or those lacking the mandatory documents may not be considered.

Interns will be remunerated with INR 12,500 per month and will be granted a completion certificate upon successful conclusion of the program.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be of legal age (18 years and above) and possess the necessary legal authorization to reside and work in India for the duration of the program to be eligible for any of the BBC's internship offerings. This age criterion is enforced for reasons related to health, safety, and child protection.

Internships at the BBC are solely available under the following circumstances:

• The internship must form an integral part of a recognized academic course at an institution of higher education.

• Individuals who have already completed their studies are not eligible to participate as academic interns.

• Interns will be engaged through formal letters of engagement and will receive stipends in accordance with our policies.

• Provision for sick and emergency leave aligns with our policy guidelines.

• Internships will span a minimum of eight weeks, with potential extensions based on operational needs and managerial discretion.

• An agreement involving the individual, the BBC, and the educational institution will outline the purpose and terms of the internship.

• Participation in an internship program does not guarantee subsequent employment or access to internally advertised positions upon conclusion of the internship.

The interns can apply for any one of the following: 

1. BBC News Gujarati: 

2. BBC News Hindi:

3. BBC News Marathi: 

4. BBC News Punjabi:

5. BBC News Tamil: 

6. BBC News Telugu: 

7. BBC News Indian Languages TV: 

8. BBC News Indian Languages TV Production: 

9. Indian Languages Pictures Project: 

10. BBC Digital Video team: