Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Natural History Unit - Bristol -EXTEND

BBC; West of England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Bristol invites applications for a Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship (Level 4) in the Natural History Unit. The fixed-term 16-month programme blends on‑the‑job training with an industry apprenticeship qualification, learning on-site in Bristol at Bridgewater House and with BBC Extend support.

You will contribute to post-production workflows, asset handling, and delivery to broadcast playout, while developing technical and teamwork skills in a fast-paced media environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in post-production or media operations is helpful.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly with colleagues.
• Interest in learning on-the-job and developing technical production skills.

Responsibilities

• Support editing and preparation of content for BBC platforms.
• Digitise, organise and manage media assets throughout production workflow.
• Deliver transmission files to playout providers and ensure systems are accurate.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Post-Production

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship

Job description

Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Natural History Unit - Bristol -EXTEND

View more categories View less categories Sector Audit , Media and Publishing Role Apprentice Contract Type Permanent Hours Full Time

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

Department: Media Operations

Location: Bristol - Bridgewater House

Salary: £ 24,650

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

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

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.

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.

BBC Studios is a world-renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform-defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC in Bristol; working at the front end of post-production within the Natural History Unit.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Post-Production Apprentice (PPA27), this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you will:

• 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.

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:

• 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

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 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 endpoint assessment.

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