Content Creator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - Cambridge

Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career. You'll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.

What You'll Learn

The Content Creator apprenticeship will equip you with the skills to create engaging 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.
• Create, 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.

This hands-on programme includes practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments, and collaborative projects.

About BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

BBC Radio Cambridgeshire is part of a network of local radio stations across England and the Channel Islands. We are at the heart of the local community, providing trusted local news and information while celebrating local life. Our services are primarily studio-based but we focus on connecting with the communities we serve, finding and sharing audience stories. We are also passionate about local sport and our ‘Make A Difference’ initiative.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

As a Content Creator apprentice, you will:

• Contribute to creating trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences.
• Develop storytelling skills through researching, writing, producing, and editing content.
• Enhance digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media platforms.
• Identify opportunities for digital content, including short clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
• Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.

You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship qualification, involving both on-the-job learning and learning blocks with a provider (up to a week at a time). These blocks will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery, including workshops and tutorials.

Your Skills and Eligibility

We are looking for passion and enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over specific qualifications. We encourage you to apply if you can bring:

• Fresh, creative ideas for engaging new audiences.
• A genuine interest in content consumption across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
• Adaptability to switch between serious and entertaining content.
• Collaborative, organised, motivated, and adaptable teamwork skills.
• Passion for self-development and commitment to completing the apprenticeship.

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 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 currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• No prior learning is required to apply.

Qualifications for Under 19s (as of 8th September 2027):

• Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) are required by the end of the apprenticeship. If not achieved beforehand, you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed. If eligible, you will be guided through the next steps.

You will need to live within a commutable distance of Cambridge. Relocation support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for 15 months. 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.