Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with BBC Cymru Wales Sport in Cardiff.
- Earn £24,650 per year while gaining hands-on experience in sports content creation.
- Develop skills in research, filming, editing, and content creation for various platforms.
- Must be 18+, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and meet GCSE Maths & English requirements (or equivalent).
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 13-month, full-time apprenticeship with BBC Cymru Wales Sport, based in Cardiff.
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will be at the heart of creating exciting sports content for digital, audio, and video platforms. You will work alongside experienced professionals, developing skills in storytelling, filming, editing, publishing, and live event coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Helping to develop ideas and stories through research.
- Assisting teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery.
- Learning to use technical equipment and specialist software (cameras, sound, lighting, editing).
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
Qualification
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification, with learning delivered both on and off the job through tutorial sessions, presentations, and group work. You may need to travel for in-person learning blocks.
What We're Looking For:
We are interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We value potential and transferable strengths over specific qualifications.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate and curious about content and the production process at the BBC.
- Full of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Great team players who can handle challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
- Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent (or be working towards Essential Skills Level 2).
Application Process:
- Click 'Apply Now' to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter is needed.
- If eligible, you will be guided through the next steps.
- You must live within a commutable distance of Cardiff, or be willing to relocate (relocation support may be available subject to eligibility).
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you will be supported with career development and employability training.