Entry-Level Production Assistant

The Bbc; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is offering a full-time Production Apprenticeship at their London location for 13 months. This role involves listening to new music, writing scripts, editing audio, and assisting with live shows. Apprentices will receive on-the-job training leading to a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. Ideal candidates must be 18+, eligible to work full-time in the UK, and have GCSE maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent. No prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK for the last three years prior to the start.
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• GCSE maths & English at grade 4/C or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Listen to new music in the uploader.
• Write script.
• Edit audio.
• Assist with live radio shows in the studio.
• Help on events & gigs.

Job description

BBC Introducing Production Apprentice

This is a production apprenticeship with BBC Introducing, a network of creatives, producers, presenters, and music enthusiasts dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging musical talent across the UK. You will work on content that matters to millions.

Location: London, Broadcasting House (fixed‑term apprenticeship, full‑time, 13 months).

Salary: £22,950 + £5,441 London Weighting.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Listen to new music in the uploader.
• Write script.
• Edit audio.
• Assist with live radio shows in studio.
• Help on events & gigs.

You may also work remotely on another BBC Introducing show or assist with work at the BBC radio station you are based at.

What You’ll Learn

On‑the‑job training plus learning blocks (up to a week at a time) delivered by our learning provider, culminating in a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. Blocks will be a mix of in‑person and virtual delivery.

Eligibility Criteria

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• No prior learning required; GCSE maths & English at grade 4/C or equivalent.

Assessment & Check Process

The offer is conditional on a successful skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider and satisfactory employment screening checks (reference, eligibility to work, safeguarding, and adverse media/social media checks).

How to Apply

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