Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 25-month Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship (Level 3) at the BBC in London.
- Gain practical experience in live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations, vision mixing, and sound operations.
- Study with the National Film and Television School to gain industry-recognised qualifications.
- Salary of £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London weighting.
- Applications are open to non-graduates with little to no prior work experience in the field.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
Join the BBC as an apprentice and kick-start your career in broadcast and media systems. This 25-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship is based in London.
As a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, you will work alongside experienced professionals, ensuring the smooth running of broadcast equipment and technology. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience in sound and/or vision operations across various BBC departments, including newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production areas, and on location.
What You'll Do
- Gain practical experience in live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations, studio technical roles, directing, lighting, editing, and graphic design for regional and national BBC programmes.
- Contribute to high-quality content delivery using advanced broadcast technologies like satellite trucks and IP systems.
- Develop a strong understanding of the interplay between technical production, editorial decisions, and audience engagement.
Qualifications and Learning
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, covering a wide range of skills including:
- Camera Operations
- Floor Management
- TV Vision Mixing
- Sound Operations
- Technical Directing
- Shoot and Edit Multi-Skilled Operator
- Picture and Audio Editing
- Ingest and Library functions.
In-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship-related activities will require travel.
Who You Are
We are looking for individuals with passion, potential, and transferable strengths, rather than specific qualifications. Ideal candidates will demonstrate:
- Enthusiasm for media content and technical production.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- A fascination for how things work.
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
- An enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable approach, willing to work out-of-hours.
This scheme is specifically for non-graduates. If you hold a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be 18 years or older by September 2027.
- Have resided in the UK continuously for the last three years.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the apprenticeship duration.
- Not be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at level 3 or above.
- Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at level 3 or above, or an extended BTEC or degree in media, television, film, audio, or radio production.
- Have little or no work experience in the subject area.
- For those under 19 on 7 September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) are required. If not yet achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 must be obtained before the end-point assessment.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is required. You will need to live within a commutable distance of London Broadcasting House.
Benefits
- Support with career development.
- Employability training.
- Networking opportunities.
- Potential to apply for suitable open vacancies at the BBC or in the wider creative industry upon completion.