Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with the BBC in Tunbridge Wells.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in content production, research, editing, and social media.
- The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and starts in September 2027.
- Applications are open to non-graduates who meet residency and age requirements.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship.
About BBC Introducing
BBC Introducing supports new music from across the UK. Working within BBC Radio Kent, you will listen to new music, conduct research, edit audio, support programme teams, create content, and help deliver live events. You will collaborate with BBC Introducing in Sussex and Surrey.
Your Responsibilities
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will:
- Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests.
- Assist your team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery.
- Learn to use technical equipment and specialist software, supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Create content for multiple platforms, including social media.
What You Will Learn
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification. This involves learning on the job at the BBC and attending learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with a learning provider, which will be a mixture of in-person and virtual sessions.
Skills and Eligibility
We are looking for individuals with passion and potential, not necessarily specific qualifications. You should be:
- Passionate and curious about content and the BBC's production process.
- Full of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- A great team player who can handle unexpected 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 be enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027, Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or equivalent is required, or must be achieved before the end-point assessment.
Application Process
To apply, click ‘Apply Now’ and create a candidate profile. No CV or cover letter is needed.
You will need to live within a commutable distance of Tunbridge Wells. Relocation support may be available subject to financial eligibility criteria.
Career Development
Upon completion, you can apply for suitable vacancies at the BBC or elsewhere. You will receive support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.
Disability Confident Scheme
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage.