Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London - EXTEND

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

Job summary

The BBC invites applications for a Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship in Media Operations based in London. You will learn on the job, supporting content preparation, media asset management and transmission workflows across BBC platforms.

This entry‑level scheme targets non‑graduates and offers hands‑on experience with newsroom and post‑production teams, studying toward an industry‑recognized apprenticeship with support for accessibility through the BBC Extend programme.

Qualifications

• Be 18+ by September 2027 and legally eligible to work in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start.
• Not enrolled in another apprenticeship during the scheme.
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or higher level.
• This scheme is aimed at non-graduates; no CV or cover letter required.

Responsibilities

• Support editing and preparation of content for BBC platforms.
• Digitise, organise and manage media assets across the production workflow.
• Deliver transmission files to playout providers for broadcast readiness.
• Develop teamwork and communication across post‑production and BBC departments.
• Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools and technologies in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Media content passion

Calm under pressure

Curiosity about how things work

Strong organisational skills

Self-starter & adaptable

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 16 months

Department: Media Operations

Location: London - London Broadcasting House

Salary: £24,650 [+ £5,441 London weighting]

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010), or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our Extend programme, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and choose the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ option.

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place.

If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage. EX2324

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?

Kick‑start your career with the BBC through this exciting entry‑level apprenticeship opportunity.

Based across the UK, you'll gain hands‑on experience at the heart of content production, supporting fast‑paced newsroom operations and post‑production teams.

You’ll work across a variety of environments, including ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post‑production facilities, and on‑location productions, developing valuable technical and operational skills while contributing to the creation and delivery of content for audiences nationwide.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC in cities across the country; working at the front end of post‑production in the newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post‑production areas, and out on location.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Support the editing and preparation of content for a range of BBC platforms and audiences
• Digitise, organise and manage media assets throughout the production workflow
• Deliver transmission files to playout providers, ensuring content is ready for broadcast and systems are maintained accurately
• Develop strong teamwork and communication skills while collaborating with colleagues across post‑production and wider BBC departments
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools, processes and technologies within a fast‑paced production environment.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll be supported by experienced professionals, building valuable technical and professional skills that will help you launch a successful career in the media industry.

You’ll Study For Your Industry Recognised Apprenticeship Qualification, Learning Both On And Off The Job.Your Learning With The National Film And Television School Will Introduce You To a Wide Variety Of Skills Across Both TV And Radio, Including:

• Audio and Vision Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• IP Networks
• Computer Science

For more information on what you will study during the scheme, please see the Post Production Technical Operator standard.

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.

• Passionate about media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience
• Can work calmly under pressure
• Fascinated by how things work
• Brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem‑solving
• Enthusiastic 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 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
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level than this apprenticeship.

TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHEME, YOU MUST ALSO

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at level 4 or above
• For candidates under the age of 19 years on 7 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 apprenticeship assessment when you take your end‑point assessment.

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role?

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.

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.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will be able to apply for any suitable open vacancies at the BBC or outside in the wider creative industry. You’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step.

For apprenticeship opportunities, disabled applicants who choose to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and who meet the minimum criteria for the role will normally be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process. For most of our campaigns, this would be an online assessment designed to assess your skills, motivations and suitability for the role. Further details can be found in the FAQs section of our careers site.EX2324

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the require qualifications that we have deemed to be necessary for your role and the requirement of the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Recruitment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

We are unable to accept applications via CV and only applications made online will be considered.