The Bermuda Olympic Association is calling on up-and-coming Bermudian journalists to bid to be part of the Youth Olympic Games in Argentina.

The International Olympic Committee’s Young Reporters Programme will take 30 young reporters from five continents to the games, to be held in Buenos Aires from September 30 to October 19, next year.

“The young reporters will be accredited and have access to all the sports, and work and train in the main press centre alongside other journalists,” the Bermuda Olympic Association said.

“They will also receive mentorship and training from seasoned Olympic reporters in the areas of written, broadcast, social/new media, and photographic sports and event coverage.”

Half of the 30 young reporters will also be invited to a second stage of training taking place at the Winter Youth Olympics in Lausanne from January 10 to 19, 2020.

To be considered, candidates must be:

• Bermudian;

• 18 to 24 years old;

• a student of journalism at an accredited college or university, or already working as a reporter;

• proficient in English;

• have a portfolio and references and be available to attend for the full duration of training;

Interested applicants should contact Stanley Douglas at Olympics@ibl.bm before Friday, October 13.