Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at BBC Radio Sheffield.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in creating and producing digital content across various platforms.
- The apprenticeship lasts for 15 months, starting in September 2027.
- No prior learning is required to apply.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 15-month, full-time Content Creator apprenticeship at BBC Radio Sheffield, based in Sheffield.
As an apprentice, you will gain on-the-job experience while working towards a Level 3 Content Creator qualification. The programme combines practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments, and group projects. You will learn to plan and develop creative ideas, research audiences, and produce audio, visual, and written content for various platforms.
Key skills you will develop include:
- Creating, recording, and editing video and audio content.
- Planning, presentation, and pitching.
- Photography and imaging.
- Social media and search engine optimisation (SEO).
- Website creation.
Your Role and Impact
You will contribute to creating high-quality content for BBC audiences, develop storytelling skills through research, writing, production, and editing, and enhance digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media.
You will also learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.
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 date.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- Have no prior learning required to apply.
For candidates under 19 years old at 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 already achieved, you will need to complete Functional Skills Level 2.
Application Process
- Apply by clicking ‘Apply Now’ – no CV or cover letter is needed.
- You will create a candidate profile and answer a few questions.
- If eligible, you will be guided through the next steps.
- You must live within a commutable distance of Sheffield.
- Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates.
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. Career development, employability training, and networking opportunities will be provided.