Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency - Doc Hearts - London

BBC Group and Public Services; London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring media professionals with a passion for television and creative problem-solving. This apprenticeship offers hands-on experience in broadcast production, working alongside industry experts at a renowned production company. As a Level 3 Production Apprentice, you'll develop essential skills and gain insights into the production process, from research to post-production. With the BBC's support, you'll receive top-notch training while contributing your creativity to real projects. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career in media, this is your chance to shine and make a lasting impact in the industry.

Benefits

Starting salary of £21,840

£5,318 London Living Allowance

Industry-leading on-the-job training

Access to Nest Pension scheme

20 days annual leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Remote GP access

Qualifications

• Passion for television and media production is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively and support production processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research and development of production ideas.
• Support technical areas such as camera, lighting, and sound.
• Contribute to editing and post-production workflows.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Organization

Teamwork

Adaptability

Self-development

Education

No degree required

Tools

Camera equipment

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Editing software

Job description

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Early Careers - Production

Location: London, GB, SW1P 3HJ

Job Closing Date: 16/02/2025

THE ROLE

Contract Type: 15 Months Fixed-Term Contract

This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of London. Due to working hours, we recommend a maximum of one hour from/to base which for this role is Townmead Road, SW6 2PY. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.

Are you keen to start your career in broadcast production by learning the skills you’ll need to be successful?

Have you a passion for creative problem solving and organisation?

Do you have a passion for television?

You don’t need a CV to apply. Your passion and natural abilities are what we’ll assess to see if you’re the most suitable for this role.

The BBC Flexi Job Apprentice Agency (FJAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to be a Level 3 Production Apprentice.

The production apprenticeship helps you gain experience in the exciting world of media production. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your production apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider Bauer Academy.

Doc Hearts are an award-winning documentary, children’s and branded content production company. At Doc Hearts, you will play a key role in supporting the end-to-end production process across our diverse range of projects. This is a hands-on opportunity to develop your skills in a professional environment while contributing your creativity and technical know-how to our team.

This is an exciting first step into the editorial side of programme making, giving tools for future careers in fields such as Runner, Junior Researcher, Broadcast Assistant, Content and Edit Producer, Junior Production Coordinator, or Technical Operator.

Through the BBC’s Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, you will be hired by the BBC and be placed with Doc Hearts for the duration of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with Doc Hearts and Bauer Academy to oversee your successful progress on the apprenticeship.

An apprenticeship requires full commitment and discipline from the learner. Alongside experiences and training, there is an expectation of wider self-learning and the requirement to meet learning objectives and deadlines, as outlined by the apprentice standards. Apprentices must show the BBC that they are dedicated to accomplishing the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements outlined in their apprenticeship learning plan.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

• Assist in the research and development of production ideas
• Researching trends and compiling reports on the content landscape
• Support technical areas such as camera, lighting, and sound
• Research and identify resources, logistics, and equipment in line with production requirements and constraints such as budgets
• Work collaboratively with clients, cast, crew members, and suppliers
• Support content creation, including audio, visual, and podcast production
• Contribute to editing and post-production workflows
• Assist with production planning, commissioning pitches, and research
• Develop creative solutions and assist in pitching production ideas
• Provide technical support, including the use of radio, TV, and podcasting.

We’re interested in your passion and enthusiasm to deliver world-class excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you.

Great Production Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:

• Are passionate and curious about television and how programmes are made
• An avid watcher of unscripted television programmes (i.e. documentaries, reality, etc.)
• Brimming with new ideas on creating content
• A team player who can deal with unexpected challenges
• Flexible and have an adaptable approach to work
• Passionate about their own self-development, showing the discipline and commitment required to complete the apprenticeship.

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're interested in Production roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at careers.bbc.co.uk or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in April 2025
• Live within a commutable distance of London
• By the start of the apprenticeship in April 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level
• Be available for the in-person assessment which will take place at BBC Broadcasting House London on 7th March
• Be able to start on Tuesday 22nd April 2025.

WHAT YOU GET

• A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading on-the-job training from Doc Hearts
• Teaching from our learning provider Bauer Academy, and where appropriate, BBC Academy training (may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A Placement Manager from Doc Hearts, who will oversee your hands-on learning and development
• A dedicated BBC team including a Scheme Specialist and Scheme Advisor to guide you through your employment and the apprenticeship
• A 35-hour working week and 20 days of annual leave
• Access to the Nest Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP; access to BBC Unmind and Occupational Health.

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised production qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities across the creative industries.

NEXT STEPS

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’!

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect.

Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship - there is an expectation for you to be working in the office.

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 16/02/2025.

ABOUT THE BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers.

If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, please contact us and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process.

The job requisition ID for this role is 21482.

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.