Key Takeaways
- Earn £24,650 per year as a Production Assistant Apprentice.
- Work on the Casualty drama series in Cardiff and gain a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.
- This is a 13-month, full-time apprenticeship aimed at non-graduates.
- Applications are open to those aged 18+, with a passion for content creation and a UK residency for the last three years.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship at the BBC.
About BBC Studios
BBC Studios is a global media company that produces and distributes TV, audio, and digital content. They aim to be the home of powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories.
The Apprenticeship Programme
This apprenticeship offers the chance to kick-start your career in broadcasting. You will learn on the job, develop skills in an area of interest, and work towards a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification with a learning provider.
What You'll Do
Based in Roath Lock, Cardiff, you will work on the drama series Casualty.
In the Production Office, you will gain an understanding of how the production works, with a focus on the Editorial department. You will be given a range of tasks and experiences to prepare you for a career in Editorial.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Researching content, 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 cameras, sound, lighting, and editing, learning to use technical equipment and specialist software.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
Qualification
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. This involves learning both on and off the job, including attending 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.
Skills and Eligibility
We are looking for passion and enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. 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.
- A great team player who can handle challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable.
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.
- 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 above (or equivalent). If not, you will need to achieve Essential 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.
Relocation support may be available for those who meet financial eligibility criteria.
Career Development
Upon completion, you will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities. You will be able to apply for suitable vacancies within the BBC or the wider creative industry.