Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Introducing

The Bbc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in the United Kingdom is seeking passionate individuals for an apprenticeship role focused on music and radio. This fixed-term opportunity includes hands-on training in script-writing, audio editing, and live show assistance. Ideal candidates should be eager to support emerging artists and engage in local music scenes. The apprenticeship is aimed at non-graduates and will provide career development support.

Benefits

Career development support

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years old or over by the apprenticeship start date.
• Must have lived in the UK for the last 3 years.
• Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
• No prior learning is required.
• Functional Skills Level 2 may be needed for those under 19.

Responsibilities

• Listening to new music and providing feedback.
• Script-writing for radio shows.
• Editing audio for content.
• Assisting in live radio studio sessions.
• Supporting events and gigs.
• Participating in learning blocks towards an apprenticeship qualification.

Skills

Passionate about music and radio

Active in local music scene

Creative and enthusiastic

Eager to learn

Weekend availability

Job description

Overview

BBC Introducing is a network of creatives, producers, presenters, and music enthusiasts dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging musical talent across the UK. It provides a platform for new artists to showcase their work, starting with local radio shows and potentially progressing to national stations like Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music, The Asian Network, and Radio 3. Artists like Olivia Dean, Raye, Sam Fender & Tom Grennan all had early support from BBC Introducing. The role is radio & music focussed. You'll be based at your local BBC Radio building with the potential opportunity to work remotely on another BBC Introducing show.

Key responsibilities and impact

• Listening to new music in the uploader
• Script-writing
• Audio editing
• Assisting with the live radio shows in the studio
• Helping on events & gigs
• Potential to work remotely on another Introducing show, or assisting with work at the BBC radio station you are based at
• Learning both on and off the job, including attendance at 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.

Additional information

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

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 music and radio within the scene you’re applying for
• Regular gig-goers who are active in your local music scene
• Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Interested in supporting emerging artists and contributing to music discovery
• Available to work evenings and some weekends

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 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 19 years at 8 September 2026: to complete the apprenticeship, you must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualifications. If not achieved by the start, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment.

Note: 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 at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.