Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Introducing - Ipswich

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A national broadcasting organization is offering a fixed-term apprenticeship opportunity in Ipswich for passionate individuals interested in music and radio. As a Production Apprentice, you will engage in script-writing, audio editing, and assist live radio shows, all while working toward a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. This apprenticeship provides a unique chance to launch your career in the broadcasting industry and gain hands-on experience.

Benefits

Career development support

Networking opportunities

Potential relocation support

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by the start in September 2026.
• No prior learning required to apply.
• Must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Listen to new music in the uploader.
• Participate in script-writing and audio editing.
• Assist with live radio shows and events.

Skills

Passionate about music and radio

Creative and enthusiastic

Eager to learn

Job description

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

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Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months

Department: BBC Introducing

Location: Ipswich - Radio Suffolk

Salary: £22,950

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?

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.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

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

• Listening to new music in the uploader
• Script‑writing
• Audio editing
• Assisting with the live radio shows in the studio
• Helping on events & gigs

You could also be working remotely on another Introducing show, or assisting with work at the BBC radio station your based at.

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 :

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you're applying for
• Regular gig‑goers who are active in their 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

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.

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'!

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.

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 your 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.

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. PRA26