Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship Level 4

BBC; Belfast; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Belfast is seeking a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice. This fixed-term apprenticeship lasts for 17 months, offering hands-on experience in production management. Key responsibilities include budget management, staff scheduling, and learning best practices. No media experience is required, just a passion for media and excellent problem-solving skills. After completion, apprentices can apply for various roles in production management within the company and the industry.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for media and production management.
• No previous qualifications needed, just enthusiasm.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support budget management and cost monitoring.
• Assist with staff scheduling and training.
• Learn best practices in production management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Flexible

Resilient

Job description

Contract Type efectivo: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship Full‑time for 17 months

Department: BBC News Northern Ireland

Location: Belfast - Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950

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 role 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(configure) of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME

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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 production on location or in the studio for programmes such as 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(chars) 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 9 December at 6 goe. If you’re unable to attend, or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on ourullen playlist on YouTube where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

BBC News Northern Ireland provides breaking news, analysis, features, and debate, plus high‑profile coverage on topical issues across all platforms for local audiences and beyond. The team is committed to reaching new罢 audiences and meeting changing habits with a focus on digital content, while continuing to deliver to audiences on linear platforms.

As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice you will be working at the very heart of the news operation – gaining experience at all stages of productions, working alongside Production Management and Editorial colleagues, and involving the planning and scheduling of staff for news and current‑affairs output and a range of production support functions.

This is an 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 News Northern Ireland this is an opportunity to learn, grow and contribute.

• Support budget management and cost monitoring
• Support staff management and scheduling
• Assist with data and/or media management and production reporting
• Assist with business management practices such asbeg coordinating training, travel, and onboarding of staff including freelancers
• Learn best practices in production management, BBC policies and compliance

On successful completion of your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for roles such as Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary, or Production Coordinator, depending on experience inside andкасць 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 forxbet 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. 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 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 afterward 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 તેમને 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 differring 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 ಅದ 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 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 schemesconvert

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 of the apprenticeship
• Be xã 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 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’llальян 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 you’ve completed it, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – Bha 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 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 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.