Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Sussex

The Bbc; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization in the UK is offering an apprenticeship for a Level 3 Production Assistant. This unique opportunity allows individuals to engage in audio and video production tasks while learning on the job. Candidates must be 18 or older, have lived in the UK for three continuous years, and be legally eligible to work full-time. This scheme provides valuable experience and a recognized qualification, helping to kick-start a career in the broadcasting industry.

Benefits

Career development support

Employability training

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Be 18 years or older by the apprenticeship start date.
• Have lived in the UK for the last three years.
• Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Recording and editing audio for live radio programmes.
• Producing video content for social media and regional TV.
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to adapt

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.

Key Responsibilities and Impact

• 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

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. As well as learning on your placement at the BBC, 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.

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.

• 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 having 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 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.

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'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.

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. 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 Sussex – 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.