Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship with BBC Sport in Salford.
- Earn £24,650 per year, with a fixed-term contract for 17 months.
- No prior media experience or qualifications are needed, just enthusiasm and organisational skills.
- Gain industry-recognised qualifications and practical experience in production management.
- Applications close when all places are filled, but early application is recommended.
About the Role
Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
Why Join This Scheme?
Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set-up of filming on location or in the studio for programmes like The One Show or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed – just enthusiasm and problem-solving skills. This hands-on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.
Why Join the Team?
Start your career in Production Management. As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced Production Managers and Production Coordinators, helping to create high-quality content for TV, audio, online and digital platforms. BBC Sport covers major sporting events from the World Cup to the Olympics, Premier League, FA Cup, Cricket, Wimbledon, and daily audio and digital coverage. This is an entry-level position supporting Production Managers and teams.
This apprenticeship could lead to job opportunities as a:
- Production Coordinator
- Production Management Assistant/ Production Secretary
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice within the BBC Sport Production Management Team, you may:
- Support the Production Management/Business Teams in planning and coordination of productions and shows.
- Work on location supporting Outside Broadcasts.
- Help ensure Production Paperwork is completed & that all Rights are cleared/reported correctly.
- Work on staffing rotas and managing staff leave.
- Book transport and accommodation.
- Support budget management and process payments using BBC Systems.
- Support the setup and coordination of BBC equipment, including laptops, mobile devices and access to BBC systems.
- Learn best practices in health & safety, and compliance.
By the end of the apprenticeship, you'll have the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career, applying for roles such as Junior Production Coordinator or Production Management Assistant.
This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of working within a Production Management team and the media industry. You’ll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with a chosen education provider. The academic study involves instructor-led workshops, tutorial sessions, presentations, and group work. You will gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an apprenticeship assessment that demonstrates your learning, while working towards a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification.
Your Skills and Eligibility
We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience.
If you can bring skills and experiences such as:
- Brilliant organisational skills, problem-solving, and negotiating.
- Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator.
- Resilient, responsible, and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations.
- Flexible, motivated, and adaptable to the pace of work.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time.
- An enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, we recommend applying for other roles.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:
- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship.
- 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.
- Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.
To apply for this scheme, you must also:
- For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027: Have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not achieved, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the apprenticeship assessment.
- Be passionate about the production management side of making content.
Ready to Apply?
Create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. If you're eligible, you’ll be guided through the next steps. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of Salford. Relocation support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you can apply for suitable open vacancies at the BBC or in the wider creative industry. You’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.