Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 15-month, full-time Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship with BBC Introducing in Liverpool.
- Learn to create engaging audio, visual, and written content for various platforms, including social media.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- No prior learning is required, but passion for music and radio is essential.
- Applications close when the role is filled, but you must live within commutable distance of Liverpool.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 15-month, full-time Content Creator Apprenticeship with BBC Introducing, based at Radio Merseyside in Liverpool.
What You'll Learn
This apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills to create engaging and impactful content across various platforms. You will learn to:
- Plan and develop creative ideas.
- Research target audiences.
- Produce audio, visual, and written content for different channels.
- Record and edit video and audio content.
- Develop planning, presentation, and pitching skills.
- Gain a foundation in photography, imaging, social media, SEO, and website creation.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Content Creator qualification, combining on-the-job learning with practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments, and collaborative projects. Learning blocks with the provider will be a mix of in-person and virtual delivery.
About the Team
BBC Introducing supports new music from across the UK. In this role, you will:
- Listen to new music and conduct research.
- Edit audio.
- Support programme teams.
- Create content.
- Potentially help deliver live events and sessions.
We are looking for someone passionate about music and radio, who is organised, creative, and confident working under pressure in a busy broadcasting environment.
Your Responsibilities
As a Content Creator apprentice, you will:
- Contribute to creating high-quality content for BBC audiences.
- Develop storytelling skills through researching, writing, producing, and editing content.
- Monitor audience trends and create content for social media platforms, including selecting and editing clips.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, such as short clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Learn from experienced professionals and develop your career at the BBC.
Eligibility Criteria
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 duration.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Have no prior learning required for application. (Existing experience may adjust your learning plan).
- For candidates under 19 by 8th September 2027: Achieve Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not achieved by the start, Functional Skills Level 2 must be obtained before the end-point assessment.
Application Process
- Create a candidate profile and answer questions – no CV or cover letter needed.
- You will need to live within a commutable distance of Liverpool.
- Relocation support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you can apply for suitable vacancies within the BBC or the wider creative industry. You will receive support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.