Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glasgow

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship lasting 25 months, full-time.

What You'll Do

As a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, you will gain practical experience in live and recorded broadcasting. This includes:

• Camera operations on location
• Studio-based technical roles
• Directing
• Lighting
• Editing
• Graphic design for regional and national BBC programmes

You will contribute to delivering high-quality content for BBC shows using advanced broadcast technologies like satellite trucks and IP systems for outside broadcasts. You'll also develop a strong understanding of how technical production, editorial decisions, and audience engagement shape content across TV, digital, and online platforms.

Qualification

You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, covering a variety of skills in TV and Radio, 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.

Location

Glasgow - Pacific Quay.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the apprenticeship start.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire apprenticeship duration.
• Not be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level.
• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at level 3 or above.
• Not have completed or hold an extended BTEC or degree in media, television, film, audio or radio production.
• Have little or no work experience in the subject area.

For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent is required. If not achieved by the start, you will need to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end-point assessment.

What We're Looking For

We are interested in your passion for the BBC and delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over specific qualifications. Ideal candidates will be:

• Passionate about media content and its technical production.
• Able to work calmly under pressure.
• Fascinated by how things work.
• Organised and great at problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable to out-of-hours working.

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.

Benefits

• Learn on-the-job and work towards a qualification.
• Opportunity to travel for in-person learning blocks and activities.
• Support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.
• Relocation financial support may be available, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Disability Confident Scheme applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage.