Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship over 15 months.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London Weighting.
- Develop digital content creation skills for brands like Top Gear and Doctor Who.
- This role is specifically for disabled applicants and requires identification as disabled under the Equality Act 2010.
- Applications close when the advert is taken down, with a start date in September 2027.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 15 months.
Department: BBC Studios Brand Digital Location: London - Television Centre Salary: £24,650 (+£5,441 London Weighting)
This role is part of the BBC Extend programme, specifically for disabled people. To apply, you must identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent and meet the definition of disability under the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) in Northern Ireland. This includes impairments with a substantial and long-term negative effect on daily activities, covering both apparent and non-apparent conditions.
We are committed to an accessible application process. If you need adjustments or have questions about the BBC Extend programme, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form, selecting ‘Reasonable Adjustments’.
The BBC provides a dedicated Access and Disability Service for assessments and support throughout employment. Workplace adjustments will be arranged if you are successful.
More information on BBC Extend is available on the BBC Extend webpage.
About BBC Studios
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company that produces and distributes TV, audio, and digital content. Our ambition is to share powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories worldwide.
About the Apprenticeship
This 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 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 and editing, alongside developing planning, presentation, and pitching skills. You will also learn about photography, imaging, social media, SEO, and website creation.
Why Join the Team?
BBC Studios Digital manages the online presence for brands like Bluey, Top Gear, Doctor Who, and BBC Earth. The Digital Content team is responsible for content development and production across all digital platforms, commissioning original pieces, responding to briefs, and producing over 12,000 pieces of content annually.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
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.
- Enhance digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media, including editing clips from programmes.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, such as short clips, behind-the-scenes moments, and interviews.
- Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship qualification, involving on-the-job learning and off-site learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider. Learning blocks will include in-person and virtual instructor-led workshops, tutorials, presentations, and group work.
Your Skills and Eligibility
We are looking for passion and enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. Qualifications are not the primary focus; we seek potential and transferable strengths.
We encourage you to apply if you can demonstrate:
- Fresh, creative ideas for engaging new audiences.
- A genuine interest in content across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
- Adaptability to switch between serious and entertainment content.
- Collaborative, organised, motivated, and adaptable teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to self-development and completing the apprenticeship.
This scheme is for non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site or other apprenticeship schemes.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Identify as disabled under the Equality Act (2010).
- 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 be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- No prior learning is required to apply. Relevant experience or qualifications may adjust the apprenticeship duration.
For candidates under 19 by 8th September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) are required. If not achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 must be completed before the end-point assessment.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed.
Eligible candidates 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 at the BBC or elsewhere. Support will be provided for career development, employability training, and networking.
Disabled applicants who apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the minimum criteria will normally progress to the next stage, typically an online assessment.