Key Takeaways
- Undertake a Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with the BBC in Salford.
- Gain hands-on experience in content creation for Children's & Education, working on various productions.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- The apprenticeship lasts for 13 months and is aimed at non-graduates.
- Applications are open to those aged 18+ with UK residency for the last three years.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship in Children's & Education Content, based in Salford.
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across a range of projects, supporting high-profile productions and contributing to content enjoyed by audiences across the UK. You will work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and play an active role in bringing creative ideas to life.
Potential future roles include Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact:
- 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, and help out on the studio floor.
- Learn to use technical equipment and specialist software by supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under the guidance of experienced professionals.
You will study for an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification, with learning blocks (up to a week at a time) delivered both in-person and virtually by a learning provider.
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.
- 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, Functional Skills Level 2 must be obtained 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.
- You will need to live within a commutable distance of Salford.
- Relocation support may be available for eligible candidates.
This is a fixed-term contract for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you can apply for suitable vacancies within the BBC or the wider creative industry. Career development, employability training, and networking opportunities will be provided.