Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship over 16 months.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London weighting.
- Gain hands-on experience in media operations and post-production at BBC London Broadcasting House.
- Develop technical skills in areas like audio/vision engineering, IP networks, and computer science.
- Applications are open to non-graduates who meet specific residency and age criteria.
About the Role
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship, full-time for 16 months, based at London Broadcasting House.
About the Apprenticeship
Kick-start your career with the BBC through this exciting entry-level apprenticeship opportunity. You'll gain hands-on experience at the heart of content production, supporting fast-paced newsroom operations and post-production teams. You'll work across a variety of environments, including ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production facilities, and on-location productions, developing valuable technical and operational skills while contributing to the creation and delivery of content for audiences nationwide.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Post-Production Apprentice, you will:
- Support the editing and preparation of content for a range of BBC platforms and audiences.
- Digitise, organise and manage media assets throughout the production workflow.
- Deliver transmission files to playout providers, ensuring content is ready for broadcast and systems are maintained accurately.
- Develop strong teamwork and communication skills while collaborating with colleagues across post-production and wider BBC departments.
- Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, processes and technologies within a fast-paced production environment.
Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll be supported by experienced professionals, building valuable technical and professional skills that will help you launch a successful career in the media industry. You’ll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, learning about:
- Audio and Vision Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- IP Networks
- Computer Science
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 transferable strengths.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate about media and content production.
- Able to remain calm and focused in a fast-paced environment.
- Possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Capable of managing multiple priorities, deadlines and competing demands.
- A proactive self-starter with a positive attitude.
- Flexible and adaptable, with a willingness to work outside standard hours when required.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please look for other opportunities.
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 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 level 4 or above.
- For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027: Must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent. If not, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 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. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of London Broadcasting House.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship. Upon completion, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step.