History
It’s the world's largest broadcasting corporation. Founded in 1922 it was the only TV broadcaster in the UK until 1955 and the only legal radio broadcaster until 1969. The BBC’s mission is to enrich people's lives with programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain. Its vision is to be the most creative organisation in the world!
BBC iPlayer
Technology provides an easy-to-use service that lets you access television programmes via your PC, PS3, Wii, iPhone, iPod Touch, Nokia N96, N95, Samsung Omnia, Sony Ericsson C905 and HTC Touch HD after they’ve been broadcast and this list of devices is rapidly expanding. So if you miss an episode of Doctor Who or EastEnders you haven’t missed out. The BBC iPlayer offers seven-day catch-up television and now also incorporates radio 'listen again' and live streaming.
What the BBC says…
The BBC’s strategic vision is called Creative Future, a new editorial blueprint designed to deliver more value to audiences over the next few years by providing quality content over numerous platforms for the digital age.
Careers
The BBC offers work placements lasting from a few days to 4 weeks. Opportunities are listed on their website and you can register for placement alerts. Click here for info on graduate jobs.
Sector: Broadcast, radio, television and online
Website: www.bbc.co.uk