Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 4 Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship with the BBC Natural History Unit in Bristol.
- Earn £24,650 per year while gaining hands-on experience in media operations and post-production.
- Develop technical skills in areas like Audio/Vision Engineering, IP Networks, and Computer Science.
- This opportunity is specifically for disabled applicants (BBC Extend programme).
About the Role
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship, full-time for 16 months, within the Media Operations department at BBC Studios in Bristol.
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 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.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Learning and Development
You will study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, covering skills in:
- Audio and Vision Engineering
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- IP Networks
- Computer Science
Skills and Eligibility
We are interested in your passion for media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience. We look for potential and transferable strengths, such as:
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Fascination with how things work.
- Brilliant organisational skills and problem-solving abilities.
- Enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. 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 start of the apprenticeship.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
- 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, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent, or be working towards Functional Skills Level 2.
Application Process
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of Bristol.
About BBC Extend
This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role, you should identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent and meet the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) or the Disability Discrimination Act (1995).
We are committed to making the application process as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option.
Next Steps
Once you have completed your apprenticeship, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.