… a number of placements at the BBC as part of the Media Foundation placement scheme (MFPS). MFPS is a positive, action training initiative which seeks to address issues of cultural diversity and the under representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic individuals in the media industry within the North West Region and is now open for applications.

MFPS provides talented individuals from the North West the opportunity to gain skills, experience and networks to kick-start a career in Media and Broadcasting.

A range of full-time placement roles are available including hands-on training for up to 12 months with a training allowance to help while you train, as well as additional support and mentoring.

The scheme is a Pre entry level scheme; however there maybe may be a number of high level opportunities for training and a training allowance attached to each of these. The salary and level is based on each individual training profile.

You can apply for the scheme if you are:-

  • From a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Background
  • Over the age of 18
  • From the North West Region
  • A UK resident or have the right to work or train in the UK
  • Interested in gaining hands-on work experience in the Media & Broadcasting Industry

If YOU or someone you know would like to apply, click on the link http://www.northwestvision.co.uk/page/applications-mfps

Please note a number of training positions are continually being added on to the site – so please keep checking accordingly.

Media Organisations have come together to offer a number of opportunities across media, from TV to radio Production through to HR. We are working in partnership with ITV, LIME Pictures and Activedio , alongside North West Vision and Media.

MFPS has developed this Positive Action Training Scheme in accordance with the Section 37 and 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976 to encourage the potential of Black and Minority Ethnic groups in Positive Action Training in areas of employment where there is shown to be an under-representation.

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