Broadcast & Media Tech Operator Apprentice

BBC; Southampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

The BBC invites applicants to join an apprenticeship that launches careers in technical operations across TV, radio and online platforms. You will learn on the job while working toward an apprenticeship qualification with a learning provider, gaining hands-on experience in studios, galleries and on location.

This fixed-term, 25-month scheme is for non-graduates and includes in-person blocks, relocation support where eligible, and development opportunities within the South Operations team at

Qualifications

• Passion for media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience.
• Can work calmly under pressure.
• Fascinated by how things work.
• Brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving.
• Enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working.

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience across all aspects of live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations on location, studio-based technical roles, directing, lighting, editing, and graphic design for regional and national BBC programmes.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality content for BBC shows, using advanced broadcast technologies such as satellite trucks and IP systems for outside broadcasts.
• Develop a strong understanding of how technical production, editorial decisions, and audience engagement work together to shape compelling content across TV, digital, and online platforms.

Skills

Media passion

Calm under pressure

Curious how things work

Organised

Self-starter

Job description

The BBC invites applicants to join an apprenticeship that launches careers in technical operations across TV, radio and online platforms. You will learn on the job while working toward an apprenticeship qualification with a learning provider, gaining hands-on experience in studios, galleries and on location.

This fixed-term, 25-month scheme is for non-graduates and includes in-person blocks, relocation support where eligible, and development opportunities within the South Operations team at