Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with BBC Audio in Birmingham.
- Gain hands-on experience in content production, supporting various teams and learning technical skills.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Applications are open to non-graduates who meet specific residency and age criteria.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 13-month, full-time apprenticeship with BBC Audio based in Birmingham.
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of projects, supporting high-profile productions and contributing to content enjoyed by audiences across the UK. You will work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and play an active role in bringing creative ideas to life.
Key Responsibilities and Impact:
- Helping to develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
- Assisting teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and helping out on the studio floor.
- Learning to use technical equipment and specialist software by supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification, involving learning both on and off the job. This includes attending learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider, which will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery.
Skills and Eligibility:
We are looking for individuals with passion and enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate and curious about content and the production process at the BBC.
- Full of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- A great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please explore other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
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.
For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent is required. If not achieved, Functional Skills Level 2 must be obtained before the end-point assessment.
Application Process:
Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed.
Relocation support may be available for those who meet financial eligibility criteria.
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Support will be provided for career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.