Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with the BBC's Entertainment Development Team in London.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London weighting.
- Gain hands-on experience in content development, research, and production support, working towards an industry-recognised qualification.
- Ideal for non-graduates passionate about content creation with strong transferable skills.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship within the Entertainment Development Team at BBC Studios in London.
About the Apprenticeship
This apprenticeship offers a chance to kick-start your career in broadcasting. You will learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification with a learning provider. You will gain hands-on experience in format development, industry research, pitch preparation, and business development. You will work closely with producers and creatives, researching trends, generating ideas, creating pitch materials, and supporting projects from concept to submission.
Potential future roles include Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant.
Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you could:
- Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
- Assist teams 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.
You will study for your industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification, involving 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 content creation and operational excellence. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate and curious about content and the BBC production process.
- Full of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Great team players who can handle 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 enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
- For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027: Must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not achieved by the start, you will need to achieve 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. You will need to live within a commutable distance of London.
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.