Content Creator Apprentice – BBC Introducing at BBC

Creative Boom Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Relocation support (eligibility)

BBC Academy training

Mentoring from industry professionals

Job summary

Creative Boom Ltd. is partnering with BBC Introducing at BBC Radio Scotland in Glasgow to offer a 15-month full-time Content Creator apprenticeship.

You’ll learn to plan and develop creative ideas, research audiences and produce audio, video and written content for multiple channels. The apprenticeship includes training through the BBC Academy, a 35-hour week, 25 days’ annual leave, a defined pension scheme, and mentoring from industry professionals, with relocation support subject to

Qualifications

• Passion for music, radio and social media.
• Fresh, creative ideas to engage audiences.
• Keeps up with TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
• 18+ by September 2027; UK residency; right to work full-time in the UK; live within commuting distance of Glasgow.

Responsibilities

• Help create high-quality content for BBC audiences across platforms.
• Research, write, produce and edit content across subjects.
• Monitor audience trends and craft social media content.
• Identify opportunities for short clips and behind-the-scenes moments.
• Learn from professionals and collaborate with teams.
• Study for Level 3 Content Creator qualification with blocks up to a week.

Skills

Creative ideas

Social media savvy

Storytelling

Team collaboration

Organised

Tools

Video editing software

Audio editing software

Job description

The Content Creator apprenticeship gives you the skills to create engaging, impactful content across a range of platforms. You'll learn to plan and develop creative ideas, research target audiences, and produce audio, visual and written content for different channels. Training covers recording and editing video and audio, planning, presentation and pitching, plus a grounding in photography and imaging, social media, SEO and website creation.

Working with BBC Introducing at BBC Radio Scotland, you'll listen to new music, carry out research, edit audio and support programme teams, and may help deliver live events and sessions.

What you'll be doing

• Playing a part in creating trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences
• Growing your storytelling skills by researching, writing, producing and editing content on a range of subjects
• Monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media, including selecting and editing clips from programmes
• Spotting opportunities for digital content, such as short clips, behind-the-scenes moments, interviews and talent-led extras
• Learning from experienced professionals and collaborating with expert teams
• Studying for a Level 3 Content Creator qualification, with learning blocks of up to a week at a time, delivered in person and online

What we're looking for

• A real passion for music, radio and social media
• Fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences
• A genuine consumer of content who follows what's happening on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram
• The versatility to switch between serious, issue-based content and fun, high-energy entertainment
• A collaborative, organised and motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to completing the apprenticeship
• The scheme is aimed at non-graduates. You must be 18 or over by September 2027, have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years, have the right to work full-time in the UK for the whole apprenticeship, and live within commuting distance of Glasgow

What's on offer

• Salary: £24,650
• Fixed-term apprenticeship, full-time for 15 months, based at Pacific Quay, Glasgow
• An industry-recognised qualification, with training through the BBC Academy and its learning providers
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days' annual leave, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, healthcare and gym
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, plus mentoring from industry professionals
• Employability and networking support, and the chance to apply for relocation support (subject to eligibility)