Production Apprenticeship Level 3 BBC Introducing London

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

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in Greater London is seeking a Production Apprentice for a fixed-term, full-time role lasting 13 months. This position focuses on music and radio, providing hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn on the job. Candidates should be passionate about music, creative, and willing to support emerging artists. The role offers a salary of £22,950 and involves various responsibilities such as audio editing and assisting at live shows.

Qualifications

• No prior learning is required to apply.
• Must be 18 years old by September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK continuously for 3 years before the start.

Responsibilities

• Listening to new music in the uploader.
• Script‑writing and audio editing.
• Assisting with live radio shows in the studio.

Skills

Passionate about music and radio

Creative and enthusiastic

Eager to learn

Active in local music scene

Job description

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

T his 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 an 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 the BBC. Your 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 a 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
• Working remotely on another Introducing show or assisting with work at the BBC radio station you're 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 framework 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 would 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 on 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!

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.

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.

Employment Type: Trainee

Experience: Years

Vacancy: 1

Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship Full‑time for 13 months

Department: BBC Introducing

Location: London – London Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950 (5441 London Weighting)