Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 15-month, full-time Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship with the BBC in Salford.
- Learn to create engaging digital content for YouTube and social media platforms.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- No prior learning required; aimed at non-graduates.
- Applications open to UK residents aged 18+ by September 2027.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 15-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship in Digital Development, focusing on YouTube content creation.
What You'll Learn
- Plan and develop creative ideas.
- Research target audiences.
- Produce audio, visual, and written content.
- 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.
- Create and publish content for YouTube and other digital platforms.
- Analyse content performance.
Your Responsibilities
- Contribute to creating high-quality content for BBC audiences.
- Develop storytelling skills through researching, writing, producing, and editing content.
- Create content for social media platforms, including selecting and editing clips.
- Identify opportunities for digital content, such as short clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
- Learn from experienced professionals and collaborate with expert teams.
Qualification
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.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- No prior learning is required to apply.
- For candidates under 19 by 8th September 2027: Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) are required, or must be achieved during the apprenticeship.
Application
- No CV or cover letter needed.
- You will create a candidate profile and answer a few questions.
- Relocation support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.
- You must live within a commutable distance of Salford, or be willing to relocate.