An event about how to get a career in journalism is to be held in Bradford for people of ethnic minority backgrounds.

Organised by Aspire, a national support network for ethnic minority journalists and backed by the Telegraph & Argus and the BBC, a seminar will be held at the University of Bradford's Richmond building on Saturday to give advice to people wanting to get into the profession.

At the event, called Media in the Regions: A Career Path in Itself?, people can find out how to get into regional media.

Those already working as print or broadcast journalists will also be able to get information about how to progress their career and how to deal with office politics.

A panel of experts will include former T&A deputy editor Malcolm Hoddy, who is now editor of the T&A's sister paper the Keighley News, BBC Newcastle Roots project manager Yve Ngoo and BBC Manchester journalist Veena Josh.

Based in London, Aspire was set up by ethnic minority journalists almost a year ago to encourage networking and the sharing of advice and information, such as job vacancies.

Aspire board member and journalist Uchenna Izundu said: "It is a difficult career to get into. It's all about getting your foot in the door and making the right contacts.

"We have about 100 members and we do hear some complaints about racism, both overt and covert, in the workplace.

"The idea is that, by swapping information, we can help each other deal with issues and learn from each others' mistakes."

Apsire has previously held media events in London and Birmingham.

l To book a place, e-mail aspireuk@hotmail.com. Admission costs £5 (£3 concessions) and the event will run from 1pm to 4pm.