Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Audio

The Bbc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Production Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in audio production. This apprenticeship offers the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals, learning the ins and outs of program making. You will develop skills in creating content, music reporting, and working in studio environments, all while pursuing a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. Ideal for individuals aged 18 or over with a passion for audio production and a non-graduate background.

Benefits

Industry-recognized qualification

Career development support

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old by September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK for the last 3 years prior to the start.
• No prior learning or qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside program makers to gain practical experience.
• Support teams in creating compelling audio content.
• Contact contributors and assist in live studio environments.

Skills

Enthusiasm for audio production

Flexibility to work across a variety of speech radio

Keen to learn all aspects of programme making

Job description

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you could be:

• Working alongside programme makers
• Learning how our teams turn ideas into compelling audio for our audiences and supporting them in what they do.
• Contacting contributors/guests
• Coming up with ideas
• Music reporting
• Creating segments for programmes
• Working in live studio environments or out on location.

You'll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you'll also attend learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Production Assistant. Learning blocks will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

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 if you are:

• Enthusiastic about audio production
• Keen to learn all aspects of programme making
• Flexible to work across a variety of speech radio

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 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.
• No prior learning is required to apply.

For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2026: 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 end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment.

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?

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. We're looking for individuals with a passion to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life. Depending on your placement area, you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio, and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job. This is your opportunity to widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

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 Wednesday 10th 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?

The production teams in BBC Audio create and deliver more than 100 hours of original audio every day across Radio 1, 1Xtra, The Asian Network, Radio 2, 6Music, Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as content for BBC Sounds. Our podcasts and radio programmes are heard around the world. We work with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and journalism and bring the greatest festivals and events to life for our audiences.

We're looking for an apprentice who is interested in speech programmes, in particular food, farming and science, the weekly programme Any Questions?

APPOINTMENT AND TRAINING

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

During your apprenticeship 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.