Assistant Production Manager Apprenticeship

The Bbc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organisation is offering a Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship to help plan and organise live music events. The role involves coordinating travel and logistics, managing event documents, and supporting high-profile productions. Ideal for those keen to enter the media industry, it requires strong organisational skills and enthusiasm. No prior experience or qualifications are necessary, making this a perfect opportunity for individuals passionate about event production.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older by September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK for 3 years prior.
• Legally eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Help plan and organise live music events.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for performers.
• Create and manage event documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication

Time management

Job description

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set-up of filming on location or in the studio for one of our programmes like The One Show, or schedule crews and freelancers for Women's Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed – just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills. Whether you’re finishing school or changing careers, this hands‑on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Tuesday 9th December at 6pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on YouTube here where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

BBC Live Music & Events is part of the Content division and delivers exciting live music experiences across Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, 1Xtra, and Asian Network.

As an apprentice it’s a unique opportunity to be part of the BBC’s iconic live music events and gain hands‑on experience in the world of event production. You’ll play a vital part in supporting the planning and logistics, while developing skills in event coordination, supplier management, and sustainability practices.

This is our entry level position into production management; you will work as a Production Management Assistant, supporting our Production Managers and Production Coordinators in creating quality content for all of our output, which may include TV, audio, online, events and digital platforms.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice with Live Events, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you may demonstrate the following:

• Help plan and organise live music events in the UK and abroad
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics for performers and crew
• Support with supplier bookings and payment processing
• Create and manage event documents like itineraries and schedules
• Assist with guest lists, accreditation, and small project tracking

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on the job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator, depending on experience both inside and outside of the BBC.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Resilient, responsible and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations
• Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start of the apprenticeship
• 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, whether with the BBC or another organisation
• For candidates under the age of 19 years at the start of the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment