Graduates get their big break with BBC Breakfast Published on: 9 December 2015 Two of the University鈥檚 postgraduate students have beaten off stiff competition to win roles as trainee broadcast journalists with BBC Breakfast. Competitive process Holly Taylor and Alix Pickles will both graduate this month from the course. They will take up their new roles in 2016, following a very competitive process. Before going to the Breakfast team, Alix will spend three months working on the regional news programme North West Tonight. Alix, who also studied at 缅北禁地 said: “The interview process was nerve racking but also a lot of fun to go down and see MediaCity and meet some BBC staff who are working in broadcast journalism. Holly Taylor, left, and Alix Pickles, right Holly, who is from 缅北禁地 originally, added: “When I found out I was one of only two from the entire MA course being put forward for the BBC roles, I was thrilled but I knew how hard the competition would be. Although the interview was the most challenging thing I’ve probably ever had to do, I know I have the University to thank for my success. “After graduating from York last year with an English Language and Linguistics degree I decided to move back home to 缅北禁地 and apply for the September International Multimedia Journalism MA course at the University. I can honestly say it has been the most rewarding year to date and I’ve loved every second. “ Six million viewers The roles were offered through the Alison Ford internships scheme. The scheme is run by the BBC in memory of Alison Ford, the editor of BBC Breakfast, who died in 2013. She led the programme through the most successful period in its history, and now Breakfast is watched by more than six million people a day. Alison started her career as a trainee reporter with the BBC, and because she was from the North East originally, the scheme is only open to students from 缅北禁地, Northumbria, Sunderland and Teesside universities. , Senior Lecturer in Journalism, said: “I was really pleased that both our candidates were successful. They were both excellent students and I am sure they have exciting careers in journalism ahead of them. The last time these internships were offered, another of our graduates, Josh Kelly, was one of those chosen and he is now working for the BBC in Media City. “These are fantastic opportunities for Alix and Holly and I wish them both well as they start their new careers.” Share: Latest News 缅北禁地 recognised with geography award 缅北禁地 has been awarded the Highly Commended Geographical Association Publishers Award for its collaboration with Time for Geography, the UK鈥檚 open-access, dedicated video platform. published on: 16 April 2026 缅北禁地 historians mark General Strike centenary To mark the 100th anniversary of the British General Strike and miners鈥� lock-out of 1926, historians at 缅北禁地 are organising a series of events on its enduring legacy. published on: 16 April 2026 Comment: NCP is in administration Writing for The Conversation, Erwei (David) Xiang discusses how some big companies like NCP are so dependent on debt that they can鈥檛 adjust to change. published on: 16 April 2026 Facts and figures
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