Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London - EXTEND

This is a fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 16 months.

Department

Media Operations

Location

London - London Broadcasting House

Salary

£24,650 plus £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. Contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form (select ‘Reasonable Adjustments’) to discuss adjustments or access requirements.

The BBC provides a dedicated Access and Disability Service for workplace adjustments and support throughout employment.

About the Apprenticeship

Kick-start your career with the BBC in this entry-level apprenticeship. You will gain hands-on experience in content production, supporting fast-paced newsroom operations and post-production teams.

Work will take place in various environments, including ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production facilities, and on-location productions. You will develop technical and operational skills while contributing to content creation and delivery.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

As a Post-Production Apprentice, you will:

• Support the editing and preparation of content for BBC platforms.
• Digitise, organise, and manage media assets.
• Deliver transmission files to playout providers and maintain systems.
• Develop teamwork and communication skills by collaborating with colleagues.
• Gain experience with industry-standard tools and technologies.

You will be supported by experienced professionals and study for an industry-recognised qualification with the National Film and Television School, covering:

• Audio and Vision Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• IP Networks
• Computer Science

Skills and Eligibility

We are looking for passion and enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion for media content and technical production.
• The ability to work calmly under pressure.
• A fascination for how things work.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and adaptability.

This scheme is for non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Be 18 years or older by September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the apprenticeship duration.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
• Not hold a qualification in the same subject area at level 4 or above.
• For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027: Must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or be working towards Functional Skills Level 2.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is required.

You must live within a commutable distance of the role's location. Only apply to one advert if you are interested in different locations.

This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the apprenticeship. Support will be provided for career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.

Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will normally be progressed to the next stage.