Candidates must have completed a degree programme at a recognised institution of higher learning in Britain or elsewhere and have the right to work in the UK. Experience in either reporting, editing, photography, broadcasting, webcasting or other forms of public communication is required. The programme requires fluency in standard English and at least one other language, including but not limited to foreign languages, computer languages, the language of the arts or science, English dialects or some other specialism. The scheme attracts an annual salary of up to £25,000, including six weeks paid holiday.

Please note that this scheme will not run in 2009/10.