Broadcast Technical Operator Apprentice — Studio & On-Location

BBC; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

The BBC is offering a Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (25 months) for a Broadcast Technical Operator. You will learn on-the-job, developing skills across live broadcasting, camera operations, lighting, sound, and post‑production, while working toward an industry‑recognized qualification.

Based in Hull – Radio Humberside, this entry‑level scheme invites non‑graduates with passion for media to join a supportive team and build a career through hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Passion for media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Fascinated by how things work.
• Brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving.

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

Passion for media content

Calm under pressure

Curiosity about how things work

Strong organizational skills

Self-starter, flexible for out‑of‑hour

Job description

The BBC is offering a Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (25 months) for a Broadcast Technical Operator. You will learn on-the-job, developing skills across live broadcasting, camera operations, lighting, sound, and post‑production, while working toward an industry‑recognized qualification.

Based in Hull – Radio Humberside, this entry‑level scheme invites non‑graduates with passion for media to join a supportive team and build a career through hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world responsibilities.