Talent and skills opportunities
Championing and growing the best UK creative talent
We are committed to supporting the UK creative industry so it can continue to tell world-class stories that represent people from across the UK. That’s why we provide a huge range of development opportunities for UK creative talent across different areas and career stages. Find the right opportunity for you below.
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Content creating schemes
For creators and producers behind the scenes
Writing schemes
For script, story or sketch writers
Performing schemes
For musicians, presenters, actors and more
Journalism schemes
For journalists and reporters
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Schemes and opportunities open for applications now
rad Scotland - apply now
Eight-month placement-based training programme to kick-start careers in TV for those from groups traditionally underrepresented in the industry. Alongside training, applicants are placed within Scottish production companies as researchers, edit assistants or production assistants to gain valuable skills and experience. Applications are open now via the TRC website. Deadline: 3 June
BBC Comedy Awards - open for applications 27 May
Nationwide comedy search to find the best new stand-up performers. Shortlisted entries compete in televised regional heats across the UK with the winner from each performing at the final, broadcast on BBC One. The winner will receive a prize of £1,000, a paid commission to write and perform in a 30-minute audio pilot mentored by a BBC comedy commissioner. Further information on the New Comedy Awards website.
BBC Introducing - send your music now
Bringing together all of the BBC's supporters of unsigned music. Upload your music at any time via the BBC Introducing website, get played on BBC radio stations across the country and take part in our live showcases at events including the Glastonbury festival.
BBC Upload - send your content now
Showcase your creativity on the BBC by uploading any kind of content - audio, video, text or images - and what catches our attention will be broadcast on BBC Radio stations and BBC digital platforms. Upload is open to submissions all year round based around the creators location. Find out more on the BBC Upload website.
BBC Short Stuff - send your content now
Year-round opportunity for comedy writers and performers from or based in Scotland to develop new ideas and characters via experimental short-form sketches published on the BBC Short Stuff website. Send the BBC Scotland commissioning team ideas for new sketches at any time.
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