<div dir="ltr">Do you want to share your expertise and knowledge by appearing on 
television and radio? Are you from a black, Asian or minority ethnic 
background?<p>The BBC Academy is holding a series of free 
introductions to the world of broadcasting to help BAME men and women 
feel comfortable appearing on television, radio and online as expert 
contributors or presenters. </p><p>These events will help boost the diversity of experts in the media and follow the acclaimed <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/news/article/art20130801163338487">Expert Women</a><strong> </strong>campaign which ran in 2013.</p>

<a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/work-in-broadcast/events/expert-voices/article/art20140716164003212">http://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/work-in-broadcast/events/expert-voices/article/art20140716164003212</a><br><p><strong>Closing date</strong></p>

<p><strong></strong>The closing date for applications is <strong>11.59pm on Sunday 7 September 2014.</strong></p><p>Please
 only apply if you are able to be in BBC New Broadcasting House, 
Portland Place, London W1A 1AA on Thursday 9 October 2014.<strong> </strong></p><p>Please note that the BBC is unable to refund any expenses incurred in applying for, or attending, the training day.</p><div>Community Media Association<br>

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