Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Shropshire

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

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in the UK is offering an apprenticeship to help you kick-start your career in audio production. You'll work alongside programme makers on various projects while gaining valuable experience and a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. No prior experience is needed—passion and potential are what we value most. If you're interested in learning about making compelling audio content and working in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working at the BBC.
• Enthusiasm for delivering world-class content.
• Potential for growth in audio production.

Responsibilities

• Working alongside programme makers.
• Learning audio production techniques.
• Contacting contributors and guests.
• Developing ideas for programmes.
• Creating segments for various shows.
• Experience in live studio environments.

Skills

Enthusiastic about audio production

Keen to learn all aspects of programme making

Flexible to work across a variety of speech radio

Education

Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Eligibility

• 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 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. 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?

The production teams in BBC Audio create and deliver more than 100 hours of original audio every day across Radio 1, 1Xtra, The Asian Network, Radio 2, 6Music, Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as content for BBC Sounds. Our podcasts and radio programmes are heard around the world. We work with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and journalism and bring the greatest festivals and events to life for our audiences. BBC Audio North create and deliver a variety of programmes including programmes about consumer affairs, religion and ethics, classical music and programmes for Radio 1 & 6Music.

Your key responsibilities and impact

• Working alongside programme makers
• Learning how our teams turn ideas into compelling audio for our audiences and supporting them in what they do
• Contacting contributors/guests
• Coming up with ideas
• Music reporting
• Creating segments for programmes
• Working in live studio environments or out on location
• 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

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.

• Enthusiastic about audio production
• Keen to learn all aspects of programme making
• Flexible to work across a variety of speech radio