Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship with BBC Studios in London.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus a £5,441 London weighting, for a 15-month fixed-term contract.
- Gain hands-on experience in creating engaging digital content for music releases and social media platforms.
- No prior learning required; focus on passion, creativity, and transferable skills.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 15 months.
Department
BBC Studios Brand Demon Music
Location
London - Television Centre
Salary
£24,650 (+£5,441 London weighting) per year.
About BBC Studios
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company that produces and distributes a wide range of TV, audio, and digital content. Our goal is to be the source of the world's most compelling, entertaining, and inspiring stories.
The Apprenticeship Programme
This Content Creator apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills needed to produce 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.
The programme includes practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments, and group projects. You will gain experience in video and audio creation, recording, and editing, while also developing planning, presentation, and pitching skills. Additionally, you will learn about photography, imaging, social media, SEO, and website creation, providing a comprehensive understanding of modern digital content production.
About the Team
The Demon Music Group is an independent catalogue record company owned by BBC Studios. We collaborate with our artists to maximise the value of both digital and physical releases. Our digital rights business is successful, and we partner with major Digital Service Providers, YouTube, and our artists to create engaging content that supports release schedules and keeps fans connected. This role is within the digital team, offering a fast-paced environment and valuable insights into the music industry.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Content Creator apprentice, you will:
- Contribute to the creation of high-quality content for BBC audiences.
- Enhance your storytelling abilities through hands-on experience in researching, writing, producing, and editing content.
- Develop digital content skills by tracking audience trends and creating content for social media, including selecting and editing programme clips.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, such as short clips, behind-the-scenes material, interviews, and talent-led extras.
- Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with expert teams, and advance your career at the BBC.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship qualification, involving both on-the-job learning and off-the-job training with a learning provider. This includes attending learning blocks (up to a week at a time) for workshops, tutorials, presentations, and group work, which may be in-person or virtual.
Eligibility and Skills
We are looking for individuals with a passion for working at the BBC and a drive for delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications.
We encourage you to apply if you possess:
- Creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences.
- A strong understanding of current content consumption across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Adaptability to create content for both serious and entertaining topics.
- Collaborative, organised, motivated, and adaptable teamwork skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to self-development and the discipline to complete the apprenticeship.
This scheme is for non-graduates. If you hold a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site or our other apprenticeship schemes.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years or older by September 2027.
- Have resided 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 apprenticeship duration.
- Not be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- No prior learning is required to apply.
For candidates under 19 years old by 8th September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent is required. If not achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 must be obtained before the end of the apprenticeship.
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 must live within a commutable distance of the role's location. Please apply to only one advert.
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. Support will be provided for career development, employability training, and networking.
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will normally be progressed to the next stage.