Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship at the BBC.
- Earn £24,650 per year, plus £5,441 London weighting.
- Gain hands-on experience in radio production, working on content for millions of listeners.
- Develop practical skills and work towards an industry-recognised qualification.
- Applications are open to those 18+ who have lived in the UK for three years and are not degree holders.
About the Role
Join the BBC as an apprentice 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.
This apprenticeship offers the chance to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. You will gain hands-on experience across a range of projects, supporting productions and contributing to content enjoyed by audiences across the UK. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills, and play an active role in bringing creative ideas to life.
The Pop Hub Station Sound Team
The Pop Hub Station Sound team creates the sound for BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, 1Xtra, and Asian Network. They produce the trails/promos and sonic branding heard by millions daily.
Your Key Responsibilities and Impact
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you could be:
- Helping to develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests.
- Assisting your team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery.
- Learning to use technical equipment and specialist software by supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
You will study for your industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification, involving learning blocks with a learning provider (mixture of in-person and virtual delivery).
Skills and Eligibility
We are interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content. We look for potential and transferable strengths.
Ideal candidates will be:
- Passionate and curious about content and the production process at the BBC.
- Full of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- A great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
- Flexible and adaptable in their approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, please look for other opportunities on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, 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.
For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent). If not, you will be required 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’ll need to live within a commutable distance of the role's location.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship for 13 months. Upon completion, you can apply for suitable vacancies at the BBC or elsewhere in the creative industry. You will be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities.
Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process under the Disability Confident Scheme.