Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Cambridgeshire

The Bbc; Hartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in the UK is offering a fantastic opportunity for a Production Apprentice. This fixed-term apprenticeship allows you to learn and contribute across various content, from live radio to social media. Ideal candidates will be passionate about media, possess strong communication skills, and enjoy teamwork. You will receive on-the-job training while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. This is a chance to kick-start your career in broadcasting and develop your skills in an engaging environment.

Benefits

Career development support

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by September 2026.
• No prior learning or qualifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Recording and editing audio for live radio programmes.
• Producing video for social media and regional TV content.
• Attending learning blocks to achieve Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for working at the BBC

Job description

Our services offer a trusted source of local news and information but we also celebrate everything that is great about where we live. Whilst our shows will primarily be studio‑based, we are all about getting into the heart of the communities that we serve. We have a unique connection with our audience and love finding and sharing their stories. We’re also passionate about local sport, plus our ‘Make A Difference’ initiative is all about celebrating the people and organisations that make the areas we broadcast to, a great place to live.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. In BBC Local Radio, no two days are ever the same. You’ll get a chance to work across a variety of content, which could involve occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Possible responsibilities include:

• Live radio programmes recording and editing audio
• Meeting contributors
• Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds.
• Learning both on and off the job – you’ll 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:

• Thrive on variety in your work
• Have good communication skills
• Love being part of a team

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 taking 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 the age of 19 years on 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?

BBC Local Radio Cambridgeshire – Listen Live – BBC Sounds operates a network of radio stations across England and the Channel Islands. From Truro to Newcastle, we are at the heart of the local community.

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.