BCOMS Media Academy
The BCOMS Media Academy is our flagship 12-month professional development programme, designed to support aspiring sports media professionals in building successful careers within the industry.
Through a combination of networking opportunities, industry insight, mentorship, and practical experience, participants gain the skills, confidence, and connections needed to progress within the sports media landscape.
Applications for the 2026 programme have now closed.
The next application window will open in July 2027. We encourage prospective applicants to check back then for further information on eligibility, programme content, and how to apply.
Current Media Academy Members
Meet the current cohort of BCOMS Media Academy participants. Below, you can learn more about each member, their experience and career aspirations, and explore examples of their work through the links provided on their individual profiles.
Hey everyone! I’m Josh – a Presenter and Producer who eats, sleeps, and breathes football.
With over six years of experience at The FA, I’ve created content that’s racked up MILLIONS of views across the @emiratesfacup and @england channels. My work includes:
• Capturing exclusive behind-the-scenes action at various FA Cup Finals and England games.
• Collaborating with high-profile footballers and celebrities to produce exciting, shareable content.
Beyond my work with The FA, I’ve built a growing TikTok community (@Joshwhu8) of nearly 10,000 followers—and counting!
My content is fuelled by my passion for the game and features:
• Viral interviews with football legends like John Terry and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, amassing MILLIONS of views.
• Fan challenges, trivia, and match-day antics.
• Post-match interviews with Premier League managers— with a unique twist that keeps Gen Z hooked
Football has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. While the dream of becoming a pro baller hasn’t happened (yet)…
I’m living my passion in a new way.
My mission is simple: to connect footballers and fans through content that’s engaging, relatable, and unforgettable.
Whether it’s presenting or producing, I’m all about creating content that resonates.
Drop me a message on Instagram (@Joshwhu) if you’d like to chat further.
I define myself as a storyteller, always seeking to share powerful narratives that resonate with audiences. As an aspiring presenter and broadcast journalist, I am galvanised by the idea of being part of progressive, tangible change in the industry. Passionate about sharing stories that not only entertain but empower, and inspire. The ability to influence how stories are told and who gets to tell them is both a responsibility and a privilege I am eager to embrace.
With strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, I excel at connecting with people, which are vital qualities for any presenter. My ability to empathise and communicate effectively further enhances my storytelling, ensuring each narrative is authentic and engaging. As a multi-hyphenate, expressing myself through poetry, content creation, acting, and writing, creativity fuels me and is an integral asset in a fast-paced industry. I thrive in chaotic environments, and there’s no better place for that than the world of sports!
I’m eager to develop my live broadcasting skills and deepen my understanding of the technical aspects of sports media. My goal is to make a lasting impact by creating space for underrepresented, diverse voices like mine into mainstream sports. Alongside, shifting the narrative to portray athletes as multidimensional individuals, humanising them, highlighting that they are people and not just products. I hope to be part of the change we see and need on our screens, and inspire people who look like me that it is equally as possible to achieve, as it is to dream.
