BBC Indonesian Journalism Internship (Jakarta)

BBC Indonesia Journalism Internship (Jakarta)

BBC Indonesian is offering two paid, full-time internship opportunities (up to 9 weeks) for early in career journalists looking to develop advanced digital storytelling skills.

This programme is designed for candidates who already demonstrate strong journalistic potential and want to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced international newsroom, producing impactful content for young audiences.

You will work alongside experienced journalists to develop skills in researching, scripting, filming, editing, and presenting digital stories.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must meet all of the following:

• Currently studying journalism/media or graduated within the last 12 months
• Fluent Indonesian and strong working proficiency in English
• Proven ability to shoot and edit video independently (mobile or camera)
• Confident presenting on camera
• Active content creator on at least one digital platform (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.)
• Available to work full-time in Jakarta for the full 9-week programme (from 15 June)
• Must already have the legal right to work in Indonesia (BBC cannot sponsor visas)
• Required Skills & Practical Requirements Comfortable using professional or semi-professional editing tools (e.g. Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut)
• Able to produce short-form video content under deadlines
• Strong understanding of Indonesian youth audiences and digital trends
• Must provide own laptop and smartphone capable of video editing
• Responsible for own accommodation and travel to Jakarta office
  
  

Highly Desirable

• Demonstrable portfolio of published video content or social media work
• Previous experience (internship, university media, freelance work)
• Ability to pitch original story ideas relevant to young audiences in Indonesia
  
  

This programme is highly competitive and intended for candidates who already have demonstrable experience in digital storytelling and a strong commitment to a career in journalism.

We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative organisations for the last 100 years, an internship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected and experienced professionals in the business.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

For any general queries, please contact: [email protected]