Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Creative Media Apprenticeship at BBC Studios in Cardiff, working on the drama series Pobol Y Cwm.
- Gain practical experience in a TV production environment, supporting various aspects of content creation.
- Earn a salary of £24,650 per year.
- Must be 18+ by September 2027, have lived in the UK for three years, and be eligible to work full-time. Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent are required.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship within the Location Department for the drama series Pobol Y Cwm.
What You'll Do
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in a busy and varied department, supporting the creation of content for audiences across the UK. Your responsibilities may include:
- Researching content and finding guests and participants to help develop ideas and stories.
- Assisting teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery, and helping out on the studio floor.
- Supporting teams with technical equipment and specialist software, including cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
Qualification
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Creative Media 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 delivery.
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 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.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:
- 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 of the apprenticeship.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If you haven't achieved these by the start date, you will be required to achieve Essential Skills Level 2 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.
- If eligible, you will be guided through the next steps.
- You will need to live within a commutable distance of Cardiff.
Benefits
- A recognised Level 3 Creative Media qualification.
- Hands-on experience in television production.
- Potential job opportunities as a Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant upon completion.
- Support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.
- Relocation financial support may be available, subject to meeting financial eligibility criteria.
- Opportunities for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the next stage under the Disability Confident Scheme.