Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship with the BBC in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
- Gain hands-on experience in creating digital content, audio, visual, and written materials.
- Earn £24,650 per year, with a fixed-term contract for 15 months.
- No prior qualifications are required; passion and potential are key.
- Applications open to non-graduates aged 18+ with UK residency.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a fixed-term, full-time Content Creator Apprenticeship lasting 15 months, based in Glasgow or Edinburgh.
As an apprentice at the BBC, 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.
What You'll Learn
- Plan and develop creative ideas.
- Research target audiences.
- Produce audio, visual, and written content for various platforms.
- 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.
Your Role
As a Content Creator apprentice, you will:
- Contribute to creating high-quality content for BBC audiences.
- Enhance your storytelling skills through research, writing, producing, and editing.
- Develop digital content skills by monitoring trends and creating content for social media.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, including short clips and interviews.
- Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, 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.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Have no prior learning required for application.
For candidates under 19 by 8th September 2027: You must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not, you will need to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of the apprenticeship.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Support
- Relocation financial support is available for this role, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.
- Career development, employability training, and networking opportunities will be provided.
- Disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will normally progress to the next stage under the Disability Confident Scheme.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Now’ to 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 the role's location.