Trainee sports reporter Review

by BBC

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Rating

3.3/5
  • The Role
    4.3
  • The Company
    2.7
  • The Culture
    2.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • It was great to become part of producing output for BBC Radio Cumbria, especially in the sport department.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Largely, I felt like I was appreciated and that they valued my contribution and effort.

    4/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • They had a real understanding of what I wanted to get out of the placement and equipped me with the training I needed to get on with things myself.

    4/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Most days there was a reasonable amount for me to do. When there wasn't, I tried to use my initiative and put forward ideas and carry them out. Some of my most appreciated work came about that way.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was given a lot of responsibilty for both live and pre-recorded material being aired at the radio station.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • The skills and training I received through the BBC Kick-Off scheme have enabled me to continue my links with the BBC and I am now doing several freelance shifts at BBC Scotland / Cumbria.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • There was a good balance between having a laugh and getting on with work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Very organised - as I said earlier, they knew exactly what I wanted to get out of it and gave me the opportunities I craved.

    3/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • The BBC invested a lot of time, money and training to ensure my time was worthwhile, fulfilling and a useful stepping stone for the future.

    3/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • 3/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I am already undertaking paid freelance work for the BBC.

    3/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • It existed to a certain degree but I didn't often have time to be part of it due to travelling etc.

    3/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Carlisle was a reasonably priced city.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Didn't sample the nightlife.

    3/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Yes there were some charity events I could have been involved with but I was unable to.

    3/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

Journalism & Publishing

North West

November 2012

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