The Journalism department has signed an exciting new partnership with BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC North West in a bid to help develop and nurture new talent.
On the 100th anniversary of the first ever TV broadcast, senior figures from the BBC met with members of staff to sign the partnership, which will see up to six BBC placements a year for LJMU’s Journalism and Sports Journalism students.
The BBC has also committed to helping offer advice and guidance during timetabled student ‘newsdays’.
Chris Brindley, the Editor of BBC North West, said; “We are very excited to enter this partnership with the LJMU Journalism department.
“The BBC in the North West is passionate about identifying and developing new talent from all kinds of different backgrounds; we see this opportunity as a great way to ensure this continues.”
As well as being shown the teaching facilities, they also visited the Moore Student Radio studio, meeting with team to discuss the industry and its future.
Polly Sharpe, senior lecturer in Journalism added; “We’re delighted to be working with the BBC to give our students the chance to gain invaluable hands-on experience.
“This partnership will help bridge the gap between study and industry, equipping students with the confidence and skills they need to launch their careers.”
Professor Rachel McLean, Director of Liverpool School of Art & Creative Industries, said: “This partnership is testament to the ongoing work by the Journalism team to ensure the industry is open to all.
“We’re proud to work with the BBC to create these opportunities, supporting new voices and taking an important step towards a more diverse and inclusive journalism industry.”