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Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship Level 4 Belfast BBC Audio

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Belfast

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GBP 22,000 - 27,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking an enthusiastic apprentice in Belfast to kickstart their career in production management. This fixed-term full-time apprenticeship lasts 17 months and offers on-the-job training while pursuing a Level 4 apprenticeship qualification. The role involves supporting production teams, organizing meetings, and assisting with logistics, offering a great entry point into the media industry. Candidates should have strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and be flexible in their approach to work.

Qualifications

Passionate about working in production management.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time.
Enthusiastic, motivated self-starter.

Responsibilities

Support production teams with admin tasks and logistics.
Meet and greet guests and contributors.
Assist with studio operations and production paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

ERP Systems

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

Department : BBC Audio

Location : Belfast - Blackstaff House

Salary : 22950

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 youll love. Were committed to your skills and talent development. Youll 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 Womens Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed - just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills. Whether youre finishing school or changing careers this hands‑on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the worlds 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 youre 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 Audio produces a wide range of radio programmes and podcasts for stations including Radio 1 Radio 2 6 Music Radio 4 World Service and BBC Sounds. Our teams work with leading names in music entertainment and journalism to create content enjoyed across the UK and globally. As an apprentice youll support production teams behind the scenes helping ensure everything runs smoothly across studio office and location‑based work.

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 Audio this is a brilliant opportunity to learn grow and contribute - you may demonstrate the following :

Support production teams with admin tasks and logistics
Meet and greet guests and contributors
Help organise production meetings and travel arrangements
Type up scripts and running orders
Assist with studio operations and production paperwork

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

Youll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualificationlearning 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 your apprenticeship you will be asked to gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an end point assessment that demonstrates your learning while working towards a Level 4 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

Were interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. Were 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 wed 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 youre 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

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 3 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 its the coming up with ideas for content side you like about producing content then theProduction 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

Dont 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!

Youll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions - no CV or cover letter needed.

If youre eligible well 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 youll be supported with career development employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether thats at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

Youll 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 only apply to 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 beconsidered 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