Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 25-month, full-time Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship (Level 3) at the BBC in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
- Gain practical experience in live broadcasting, including camera operations, directing, editing, and sound, while studying with the National Film and Television School.
- Earn a starting salary of £24,650 per year.
- The application is open to non-graduates with little to no work experience in the field, with specific eligibility criteria regarding age, residency, and prior qualifications.
- Applications close on 2027-09-07 (implied by age requirement for September 2027 start).
About the Role
Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career in broadcast and media systems. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your skills while working towards a formal qualification.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, you will:
- 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 an understanding of how technical production, editorial decisions, and audience engagement shape content across TV, digital, and online platforms.
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, covering skills in:
- 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.
Travel to in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship-related activities will be required.
Skills and Eligibility
We are looking for passion and potential, not specific qualifications. We encourage applications from individuals with:
- Passion for media content and technical production.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Fascination with how things work.
- Brilliant organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Enthusiasm, flexibility, and adaptability.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years or older by September 2027.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
- Not 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 media, television, film, audio, or radio production at extended BTEC or degree level.
- 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 are required, or Functional Skills Level 2 must be achieved before the end-point assessment.
Application Process
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed.
Relocation support is available for this role, subject to meeting financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for 25 months. Upon completion, you can apply for suitable vacancies within the BBC or the wider creative industry. Career development, employability training, and networking opportunities will be provided.
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage.