Expiry: November 23rd, 2025

This opportunity is powered by the #BlackInterns Program which is a Black Professionals UK (BPU) initiative. 

Anyone from Black or other ethnic minority communities in the UK can apply  

Purpose of role 

This role will offer a chance to get involved in Radio Scotland’s production and studio support. It will provide an excellent opportunity to develop the successful candidate’s knowledge, experience and skills within the BBC, with a focus on communication skills, research skills, live studio support and other support administration in radio production.    

Responsibilities  

• To assist in the planning, production and maintenance of content on a variety of platforms. 
• To research accurately when producing original content in keeping with editorial brief, using a wide range of sources and reference material in-keeping with audience needs and expectations & adhering to known BBC policies & guidelines. 
• To set up and maintain information systems for optimal output.  
• Suggest, develop and research appropriate ideas and present these to the producer/line manager for feedback and review. 
• Sourcing and clearing material for broadcasting and publishing.  
• To liaise with contributors, experts and talent, where required.   
• To support the live studio programme – meeting and greeting guests as required. 
• Support the senior members of the production team in a wide variety of tasks, including technical/digital by the needs of the production as required.  
• To assist in ensuring that output complies with the BBC Health and Safety policy. 

 What we’re looking for 

Someone that is interested in Speech Radio programmes across a range of genres including news & current affairs, arts & entertainment, religion, Scotland’s great outdoors and podcasts. 

Some who is willing to turn their hand to a variety of tasks, work as part of small production teams , possess a real ‘can-do’ attitude, a willingness to learn and the motivation and flexibility to embrace a variety of tasks. 

 Benefits of working with us  

You will gain an insight into how radio production works. You will see live studio broadcasts and recordings and be involved in different aspects of production. 

 

REPORTING TO: Susie Crumless, Content Editor and Speech & Topical Senior Producers depending on programme placement. 

Hours per week:  35 (option to complete this internship part time) 

Duration: 12 weeks (option to complete this internship part time) 

Commencing: Late January 2026 

Remote/Office/Hybrid: Mostly office based – a mix of morning/day shifts will be required as per the production and studio requirements. This role will be based in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen.  

TRAINING BURSARY: £22,488 gross per annum pro rata 

 

How do I apply? 

1.     If you are not already a BPU member, register for free with Black Professionals United Kingdom by following this link https://blackprofessionals.uk/register  

2.     Send a CV (2 pages max) and cover letter (250 words max) to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk.  

3.     In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPU003 – Name” E.g. If your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPU003 – John Mensah”