The BBC community reporter scheme is a media project which aims to give people the skills and confidence to work in news.

With 2012 being such a huge year for London, the BBC wants to give people from local London communities access to the BBC and its staff so that they can leave with a greater knowledge, understanding and experience of the media industry.

Community reporters will have a genuine interest in news and local issues. You regularly keep in touch with what’s happening in your community.

Community reporters will watch and listen to BBC London on TV and on radio and use the BBC London website. Community reporters will be interested in people and their stories and have an eye for a striking image or an ear for good audio – our TV & radio programmes and websites thrive on great pictures, strong stories and clear and concise writing.

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