BBC's 'BAME only' job ad sparks controversy

BBC's 'BAME only' job ad sparks controversy

A row over a job ad asking for BBC interns of only black, Asian and non-white ethnic backgrounds has sparked debate, with the BBC recruiter who posted the ad defending the program.

Creative Access offers a range of paid internships at media organisations but clearly states that "all roles advertised through Creative Access are only open to UK nationals from a black, Asian or non-white ethnic minority” – the Express reports.

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