The BBC is looking for young people aged 11-18 who want to report on a story or issue which is important to their life or the world around them.
The Young Reporter Competition gives young people a unique chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and programme makers.
To enter you need to send an outline of the story idea online by 31 October 2020.
The most original and interesting stories will be put in front of a panel of presenters, reporters, senior editors and producers from programmes and platforms such as Newsbeat, Newsround, The One Show and BBC Three.
They will choose the most original and powerful stories – which will be made with the winning entrants and will be broadcast by the BBC on either TV, radio, online or social media platforms.
There will be national and regional winners so there are plenty of opportunities for you to get your story heard.
There are three story categories:
- Me and my world: A true story about your life, or the world you live in. The story could be about your own identity, or about an issue or experience that impacts on you or your community. You need to show how your report on this story can reflect the wider situation, not just your own experience of it.
- Uplifting: An uplifting story which is inspiring and upbeat. Have you or someone you know bought a positive change to another person’s life? Is there something uplifting happening in your local community you think should be reported on? The story has to be original. It can be about you, your friends or family, or someone in the wider area in which you live.
- Coronavirus: How has the Coronavirus pandemic made a difference to your life? We are looking for a mix of positive, celebratory stories as well as looking at the challenging and negative impact it has particularly on young people’s lives. What changes to your life or your family and friends life have there been?
For more information and to enter click here