Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Lancashire - Blackburn

BBC Group and Public Services; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking candidates for a Level 3 Production Apprenticeship in Blackburn. This role involves recording and editing audio for live programmes, producing content for social media, and crafting audio for BBC Sounds. The apprenticeship is designed for non-graduates, with no prior learning necessary. Candidates must be 18 or over, have lived in the UK for 3 years, and be eligible to work full-time. This is a fantastic opportunity to kick-start your career in a creative environment.

Benefits

Relocation support for qualifying apprentices

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Record and edit audio for live radio programmes.
• Meet contributors and produce video content for social media.
• Craft audio for BBC Sounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – BBC Radio Lancashire – Blackburn

Overview

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to kick‑start a career in a job you’ll love. 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.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Liveradio programmes recording and editing audio
• Meeting contributors
• Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds

Work across a variety of content, which could involve occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends. You’ll learn both on and off the job with learning blocks (up to a week at a time) delivered in person and virtually, working towards the industry‑recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

Your Skills and Eligibility

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

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates.

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, GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above are required, or equivalent Functional Skills Level 2, and if not achieved they must complete Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of the apprenticeship.

Ready to Apply?

Don’t miss this chance to be part of something exciting. No CV or cover letter needed. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. You must live within a commutable distance of Blackburn. Relocation support is available for a limited number of apprentices based on qualifying criteria.

Legal and Equality Statement

The BBC is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting on merit alone. We welcome applications from all people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief. We provide reasonable adjustments and support for disabled candidates.

Contact Information

BBC Local Radio Lancashire – Radio Lancashire, Blackburn, BB2 2EA, UK.