Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship Level 3

BBC; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in Cardiff is searching for a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice to help organize live sports coverage and assist production teams. This fixed-term apprenticeship offers hands-on experience and the chance to develop essential skills in production management. Ideal for enthusiastic individuals with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, this role does not require previous media experience. Join us to kick-start your career in a creative environment with great learning opportunities.

Benefits

Relocation support

Career development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by apprenticeship start.
• Living in the UK continuously for last three years.
• Eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Organise logistics for live sports coverage.
• Assist with planning broadcasts in studios.
• Support production teams during live output.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Flexibility

Responsibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

Inventory Control

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship Full-time for 17 months

Location: Cardiff - 3 Central Square

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

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set‑up of filming on location or in the studio for one of our programmes like The One Show or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed – just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills. Whether you’re finishing school or changing careers this hands‑on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.

To find out more about the schemes we offer you can register to join one of our webinars here. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Tuesday 9th December at 6pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date keep an eye on our webinar playlist on YouTube here where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC Wales – Sport brings audiences the excitement of Wales’s biggest sporting moments from international football and rugby to EFL matches and global events like the Commonwealth Games. Our team ensures live and recorded coverage reaches fans across TV, radio and online. As a Production Coordinator Apprentice you’ll support the planning and delivery of these broadcasts, helping the team bring world‑class sport to audiences in Wales and beyond.

This is our entry‑level position into production management; you will work as a Production Management Assistant supporting our Production Managers and Production Coordinators in creating quality content for all of our output, which may include TV, audio, online events and digital platforms.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice with BBC Wales – Sport this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow and contribute – you may demonstrate the following:

• Organise logistics for live sports coverage including travel and equipment for crews
• Assist with planning and preparation for broadcasts in studios and at stadiums
• Support production teams during live and recorded output ensuring resources are in place
• Help coordinate schedules and manage information across the production team
• Contribute to projects that make our sports coverage efficient, engaging and audience‑focused

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator depending on experience both inside and outside of the BBC.

To understand more about what working in Production Management is like please take a look at the following links:

• Click here to find out more about when making TV content
• Click here to find out more about when making audio content

You’ll study for your industry‑recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor‑led workshops, tutorial sessions, presentations and group work. Throughout your apprenticeship you will be asked to gather a portfolio while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in production management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying please click here.

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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving and negotiating
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Resilient, responsible and have a calm, focused approach to challenging situations
• Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self‑starter, flexible and adaptable to out‑of‑hours working

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 on the BBC careers site or looking at our other apprenticeship schemes.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC you must:

• 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 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
• For candidates under the age of 19 years at the start of 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 you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship, when you take your end‑point assessment

To apply for this scheme you must also:

• Must be passionate about the production management side of making content. If it’s the coming up with ideas for content side you like about producing content then the Production Apprenticeship will be more suitable for you. Please click here to view the Production Apprenticeship adverts
• 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

READY TO APPLY

Don’t leave yourself wondering what if this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role – just click Apply Now!

You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed.

If you’re eligible we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed you’ll be supported with career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step, whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please apply to only one.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here. JPC26

Required Experience: Junior IC

Key Skills
Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Organizational skills, Computer Skills, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Production Planning, Post Production, ERP Systems, Manufacturing, MRP

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1