Women in Journalism Scotland is partnering with the BBC Scotland politics team to offer broadcast media training to 16 women to help improve gender balance in politics and news coverage. 

It’s important that political journalism includes a diverse range of voices and perspectives. We’re holding a session to encourage the next crop of female commentators and experts to step up.

If you’re an expert in economics, policy, law, business, international relations, climate change, or you have the insight to help our viewers and listeners analyse the political road ahead, then we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for informed voices on subjects related to politics and current affairs, or specialist journalists who want to make the transition to radio and TV commentary.

Participants will undertake vocal training, a mock panel interview, a mock radio interview and hear from reporters and producers on what they're looking for when they book guests for news and current affairs TV and radio shows. Lunch, teas and coffees will be provided.

The workshop will take place at BBC Scotland, Inverness, 7 Culduthel Road, on Friday, May 19, from 10am until 3pm. Financial support is available for childcare costs.

Deadline for applications: 5pm Wednesday April 26th. 

For the application form in English click here.

For the application form in Gaelic click here.