Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with BBC Film.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London weighting.
- Gain hands-on experience in content production, research, and technical support.
- The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months, starting in September 2027.
- Applications are open to non-graduates aged 18+ who meet residency and eligibility criteria.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
Join the BBC as an apprentice to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. You'll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification.
This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. You could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to live radio, and gain a recognised qualification.
About BBC Film
BBC Film supports around 10-12 feature films each year, working with UK and international distributors to create ambitious, distinctive British films. We are committed to discovering and developing new talent.
Your Role
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience across a range of projects. You could be:
- Helping to develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
- Assisting your team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and helping out on the studio floor.
- Supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
You will study for your industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification, with learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider. These blocks will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery.
Potential future roles include Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant.
What We're Looking For
We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We look for potential and transferable strengths.
Key attributes include:
- Passion and curiosity about content and the production process.
- A willingness to bring new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Being a great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
- Flexibility and an adaptable approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- 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 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, you will need to complete 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.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for 13 months. You will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.