Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Introducing - Worcester

The Bbc; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting corporation in the UK is offering a fixed-term apprenticeship focused on music and radio. Candidates will support live shows, assist in audio editing, and engage with the music community. Applicants should be passionate about music, eligible to work full-time in the UK, and ready to learn both on-the-job and through formal training. This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to kick-start a career in broadcasting with valuable experience and industry-recognised qualifications.

Benefits

Career development support

Networking opportunities

Relocation support (if eligible)

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by September 2026.
• Must have lived in the UK for 3 years before the apprenticeship.
• No prior learning required.

Responsibilities

• Listening to new music in the uploader.
• Assisting with live radio shows in the studio.
• Helping on events and gigs.

Skills

Passion for music and radio

Creativity and enthusiasm

Interest in supporting emerging artists

Education

GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above

Job description

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 such as Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music, The Asian Network, and Radio 3. Artists like Olivia Dean, Raye, Sam Fender and Tom Grennan all had early support from BBC Introducing. The role is radio and music focused; you will 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 and gigs
• Working remotely on another Introducing show or assisting with work at the BBC radio station you are based at

You will be learning both on and off the job. In addition to learning during your placement at the BBC, you will 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.

Qualifications and Eligibility

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you are applying for
• Regular gig‑goer 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

• 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 be currently 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 an 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.

Why Join This Scheme?

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 will 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. 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. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6 pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on YouTube where the video will be uploaded.

Relocation Support

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.

Employment Information

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 Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the required qualifications that we have deemed to be necessary for your role and the requirement of the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill‑scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks; eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.