Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship with BBC Audio in Glasgow.
- Earn £24,650 per year.
- Gain hands-on experience in audio production, supporting content creation for radio and podcasts.
- Develop practical skills and work towards an industry-recognised qualification.
- Applications open to non-graduates aged 18+ who are eligible to work in the UK.
About the Role
About the Apprenticeship
This is a 13-month, full-time apprenticeship with BBC Audio in Glasgow.
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.
Key Responsibilities and Impact:
- Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
- Gain real-life experience by assisting your team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and helping 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.
Qualification
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 3 Production Assistant. 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.
For more information on this apprenticeship framework, please see detail on the Creative Media SCQF 7 Framework.
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 look for potential and transferable strengths.
- Passion and curiosity about content and the production process at the BBC.
- New ideas and fresh perspectives for BBC content.
- A great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
- Flexibility and an adaptable approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, we recommend applying for other roles on the BBC careers site.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
- 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.
- You will need to live within a commutable distance of Glasgow.
Support Available:
- Relocation financial support is available for this role, subject to meeting financial eligibility criteria.
- Support with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities upon completion.
- Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria will normally be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.