Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 15-month, full-time Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship at BBC Radio Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Earn £24,650 per year while developing skills in content creation, editing, social media, and more.
- Gain practical experience and work towards an industry-recognised qualification with no prior learning required.
- Must be 18+ by September 2027, have lived in the UK for three years, and be eligible to work full-time.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 15-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship with BBC Radio Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent.
As a Content Creator apprentice, you will gain the skills to create engaging and impactful content across various platforms. You will learn to plan and develop creative ideas, research audiences, and produce audio, visual, and written content for different channels.
This hands-on programme includes practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments, and group projects. You will gain experience in creating, recording, and editing video and audio content, while developing planning, presentation, and pitching skills. The scheme also covers photography, imaging, social media, SEO, and website creation.
Your Responsibilities
- Play a part in creating trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences.
- Grow your storytelling skills through hands-on experience researching, writing, producing, and editing content.
- Develop digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media platforms.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, such as short clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and interviews.
- Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.
Qualifications and Learning
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship qualification. This involves on-the-job learning at the BBC and attending learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider. Learning blocks will be a mix of in-person and virtual delivery.
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 duration of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- No prior learning is required to apply.
- For candidates under 19 at 8th September 2027: You must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not achieved by the start, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of the apprenticeship.
Application Process
- Create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter is needed.
- You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of Stoke-on-Trent.
- Relocation support may be available for those who meet financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you can apply for other suitable vacancies at the BBC or externally.