The Guardian believes there should be a better representation of our diverse society in the media and, to break down barriers, each summer we run a work-experience scheme for those considering a career in journalism. This year our London office is running a paid work-experience scheme for Black, Asian and minority-ethnic applicants interested in environment journalism. Successful applicants will spend two weeks on our environment desk, during July or August, shadowing our team of journalists and editors. You''ll learn about different aspects of the profession and have a chance to pitch story ideas. You will see up close the daily discussions and decision-making which help create our newspaper and website, and how we cover the climate crisis and other environmental stories across the globe. You will also have an experienced journalist as a mentor to offer careers advice. Criteria To be considered for a placement you must be at least 18 years old, with the right to train in the UK at the time of application, and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in journalism - for example, having work published online or in print, involvement in student journalism, work experience on local/specialist media, or an impressive personal website or blog. The aim of this scheme is to introduce aspiring journalists or those at the start of their careers to the Guardian''s editorial environment. For this reason experienced professional journalists, and those who have received a previous ..... full job details .....