Neil Arun didn’t want to miss a rare but risky opportunity to embed with an Iraqi police unit, hunting members of al Qaeda. But his employers -- responsible for Neil’s security -- weren’t happy. This film by Richard Pendry nvestigates how a frontline journalist balances risk and reward.
The BBC is launching its Blast Reporter scheme for 2010, which it describes as "an opportunity for budding reporters to learn the tricks of the trade in hands-on work experience that will enable them to build on their knowledge of the media along with providing fresh and exciting opportunities in Sport and Music."
The scheme is targeted at all 18- to 24-year-olds - so isn't specifically aimed at those studying journalism - but offers the chance to work two days per week over the summer on attachment in various BBC bureaux across the country.
The application deadline is April 30th. Full details are here for the sports scheme, here for the music scheme - and there are more general details here.
