Broadcast & Media Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship

BBC; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

25 days annual leave

BBC Academy training

Pension and benefits

Job summary

BBC Apprenticeship in Glasgow offers a hands‑on route into broadcast engineering. You’ll learn on the job toward an industry‑recognized apprenticeship qualification, while developing skills in TV, radio and digital systems with specialist mentors.

You'll study at Birmingham City University in blocks covering Audio/Video Engineering, IP networks, and Broadcast Technology, and you’ll gain practical experience across BBC studios, master control rooms and distribution platforms.

Qualifications

• Be 18+ by September 2027 and eligible to work in the UK for full duration.
• Achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
• Have UCAS points as specified and qualifications in Engineering/Maths.
• Not already hold a Level 6 qualification in a similar subject.

Responsibilities

• Learn how live content is acquired, prepared, and distributed to studios and platforms.
• Develop operational and engineering skills with a range of tools and systems.
• Work as part of a team across BBC TV, radio, and digital services.

Skills

Curiosity about how things work

Problem solving

Media technology passion

Time management

Calm under pressure

Self-starter

Education

Maths & English GCSE (4/C or above)

UCAS points 112 (300 prior to 2017)

A Level/Higher Maths or Engineering Maths BTEC

No Level 6 qualification in related field

Job description

BBC Apprenticeship in Glasgow offers a hands‑on route into broadcast engineering. You’ll learn on the job toward an industry‑recognized apprenticeship qualification, while developing skills in TV, radio and digital systems with specialist mentors.

You'll study at Birmingham City University in blocks covering Audio/Video Engineering, IP networks, and Broadcast Technology, and you’ll gain practical experience across BBC studios, master control rooms and distribution platforms.