Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month, full-time Production Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) with the BBC's Gaelic Children's team in Glasgow.
- Earn £24,650 per year while gaining hands-on experience in TV/media production.
- Develop skills in research, content creation, and technical support, working towards an industry-recognised qualification.
- Must be fluent in Scottish Gaelic and meet other eligibility criteria including residency and age.
About the Role
This is a 13-month, full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship within the Gaelic Children's team, based at BBC Pacific Quay in Glasgow.
Why Join?
This apprenticeship offers a chance to kick-start your career in broadcasting. You will learn on-the-job, developing skills towards a recognised qualification with a learning provider.
What You'll Do:
As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience across various projects, supporting productions and contributing to content. Your 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.
- Learning to use technical equipment and specialist software, supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
- Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media.
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification (Level 3 Production Assistant), involving both on-the-job learning and attendance at learning blocks with a provider.
Skills and Eligibility:
We are looking for passion and enthusiasm for content creation and operational excellence. We value potential and transferable strengths over formal qualifications. Desired attributes include:
- Passion and curiosity about content and the BBC production process.
- A source of new ideas and fresh perspectives.
- Strong team player, able to handle challenges.
- Flexibility and adaptability.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be 18 years old or over by September 2027.
- Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the apprenticeship start.
- Must be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration.
- Must not be currently enrolled in another apprenticeship.
- Must be able to speak, read, and write in Scottish Gaelic.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates.
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 Glasgow.