BBC Young Reporter Competition

It is an annual opportunity for anyone aged 11-18 in the UK to submit an original story idea to the BBC.

BBC Young Reporter Competition winners have the unique chance to tell their story on TV, radio, online or on social media with the help of BBC journalists, producers and programme makers.

We ask young people for original and true stories about their lives and the world they live in and to explain their personal connection to the story and why they want to tell it to a wider audience.

Following regional and national judging, 20 winning stories were selected, produced and broadcast across the BBC in 2023, including on The One Show, BBC Breakfast, BBC 5 Live, BBC News and BBC Local Radio programmes, as well as online and on social media platforms.

You can see the 2023 winning stories here.

Previous winners’ stories are here and here.

Stories are judged on editorial merit – that means the strength of story, its originality, and the personal connection or background behind it.

All story ideas are checked prior to final judging to make sure they are factually true, accurate and legally sound.

Judges select national and regional winners.

They include editors from across the BBC as well as presenters and reporters, including from BBC News Naga Munchetty and Ashley John-Baptiste, The One Show’s Alex Jones, along with Pria Rai from Newsbeat and Newsround’s Ricky Boleto.

If you have any questions about BBC Young Reporter Competition please contact a member of the team by emailing us.

Find out more about the BBC Young Reporter project and year-round opportunities online here.

If you are a teacher or youth worker you can register to receive information and updates about BBC Young Reporter media skills and broadcast career opportunities here.