Content Creator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Creative Production - Cardiff/ Belfast/ Glasgow

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

Job summary

The BBC is offering a fixed-term full-time Content Creator apprenticeship across locations in Cardiff, Belfast or Glasgow. You’ll learn on-the-job while working toward a Level 3 apprenticeship, designing, producing and editing short-form content for BBC programmes and social channels.

You will travel for in-person learning blocks, participate in practical workshops and group projects, and develop skills in planning, pitching and digital content creation within a large public service broadcaster.

Qualifications

• Non-graduates welcome; degree not required.
• Willing to travel for in‑person blocks and learning sessions.
• Training combines on-the-job learning with an apprenticeship qualification (Level 3 Content Creator).
• Learning blocks may be in-person or virtual, with workshops and group work.

Responsibilities

• Create trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences.
• Develop storytelling skills through researching, writing, producing and editing content.
• Create content for social media platforms and select/edit clips from programmes.
• Identify opportunities for short clips, behind‑the‑scenes moments, and talent-led extras.
• Learn from experienced professionals and progress within BBC’s Creative Production team.

Skills

Creative storytelling

Social media literacy

Video editing

Content planning

Collaboration

Adaptability

Self-development

Education

Level 3 Content Creator apprenticeship

Tools

Video editing software

Photography basics

SEO basics

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 15 months

Department: Creative Production

Location: Cardiff - 3 Central Square, Belfast - Broadcasting House, Glasgow - Pacific Quay

Salary: £24,650

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, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

The Content Creator apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills to create engaging, impactful content across a range of platforms. You’ll learn how to plan and develop creative ideas, research target audiences, and produce audio, visual and written content suitable for different channels.

This hands-on, immersive programme combines practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments and collaborative group projects. You’ll gain experience in creating, recording and editing video and audio content, while developing your planning, presentation and pitching skills. The scheme also provides a foundation in photography and imaging, social media and search engine optimisation (SEO), and website creation, giving you a broad understanding of modern digital content production.

Want to find out more?

Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC YouTube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Are you passionate about short-form storytelling and creativity? Do you love the idea of making social content for BBC dramas, comedies and documentaries? This is your chance to work with our team in Wales that does just that! Creative Production is part of our Nations Brand & Marketing team. We create eye‑catching campaigns that shine a light on the BBC’s wide range of programmes and services. This year, we’re offering a placement with our Social Team – the people behind the digital content that get audiences talking.

Your Key Responsibilities And Impact

• Play a part in creating trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences.
• Grow your storytelling skills through hands‑on experience researching, writing, producing and editing content on a range of subjects.
• Develop your digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media platforms, including selecting and editing clips from programmes for use on social media platforms.
• Spot opportunities for digital content, including short clips, behind‑the‑scenes moments, interviews and talent‑led extras.
• Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with expert teams and develop your career at the world’s largest public service broadcaster.

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also attend learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Content Creator.

Learning blocks will be a mixture of in‑person and virtual delivery, including attending instructor‑led workshops, tutorial sessions, presentations and group work.

For more information on what you will study during the scheme, please see the Content Creator apprenticeship standard.

As part of the programme, you will be required to travel to attend in‑person learning blocks and other apprenticeship‑related activities where necessary.

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.

Skills

• Bring fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences.
• A genuine consumer of content who follows what is happening across platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
• Adaptable and versatile, able to switch between serious, issue‑based content and fun, high‑energy entertainment.
• A collaborative team player who is organised, motivated, adaptable and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Passionate about your own self‑development, showing the discipline and commitment required to complete the apprenticeship.

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

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three 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.
• No prior learning is required to apply.
• If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, your individual learning plan may be adjusted to reflect this – meaning you could complete your apprenticeship in less time.

For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2027: To complete 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 by the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment.