BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2025 for African Journalists

he BBC is now accepting applications for the 2025 BBC News Komla Dumor award, which celebrates outstanding journalism in Africa.

Now in its tenth year, the award honours the legacy of Komla Dumor, the distinguished Ghanaian broadcaster and former BBC World News presenter, who left a lasting impact on audiences worldwide. He was renowned for championing authentic and dynamic storytelling about Africa. The award is open to journalists living and working in Africa who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills.

• Table of Content
• About BBC
• BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
• Aim and Benefits of BBC World News Komla Dumor Award
• Requirements for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About BBC

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BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

Aim and Benefits of BBC World News Komla Dumor Award

• The successful applicant will spend three months at the BBC in London with news teams across television, radio, podcast and online. They will receive training, mentorship, and the opportunity to research and report a story from an African country, which will be aired to BBC audiences globally.
• The BBC will pay for the winner’s flights to and from the UK and for their visa. The BBC will also arrange and pay for the winner’s accommodation in London during their placement. The winner will receive a basic journalist salary during the three months in London (tax and deductions will be made as appropriate).

Requirements for BBC World News Komla Dumor Award Qualification

To apply for this prestigious award, you must be currently living and working as a journalist in Africa.  You must also have the following skills and experience: 

• Excellent journalism skills, including in digital and social media
• Broadcasting experience is preferable
• An excellent broadcasting personality, voice and strong presenting skills with the ability to perform at the microphone and in front of the camera with flair
• The ability to identify and pitch a strong original African story idea, aligned to the BBC editorial guidelines?http://www.bbc.co.uk/editorialguidelines/ 
• Wide and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the African continent, including politics, business, culture, history and sport
• Fluency in English as a first or equivalent language

Documents Required for Application

• You must provide a CV (maximum two pages) 
• You must hold or be able to obtain by 31st March 2025 a passport that is valid until at least 31st January 2026
• You must not be a current or former member of BBC staff
• If successful, your employer must be willing to release you for three months from September 2025 ?for you to travel on your own to take up your placement in London
• The visa requires that you hold a degree or are studying towards a degree equivalent to a UK Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
• References, proof of employment, birth certificate, passport, an appropriate UK visa and proof of level of English will be required from shortlisted candidates

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit BBC website.