Production Assistant Apprentice (13-Month Contract) - Salford

BBC; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC is offering a Production Assistant Apprentice role in Salford, a fixed-term 13‑month apprenticeship within the Children’s & Education Content team. You’ll learn on the job, gaining hands-on experience across a range of productions while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship.

This scheme targets non-graduates and requires eligibility to work in the UK, age 18+, and a commitment to travel for in-person learning blocks.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship aimed at non-graduates.
• Be 18 years old or over by start date and have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years.
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or equivalent (or Functional Skills Level 2) if under 19.
• You must live within a commutable distance of Salford location.

Responsibilities

• Support production teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery.
• Assist with cameras, sound, lighting and editing tasks under supervision.
• Help develop ideas and content for BBC Children’s & Education Content projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver content across multiple platforms.

Skills

Content passion

Team player

Adaptable

Creative thinking

Job description

BBC is offering a Production Assistant Apprentice role in Salford, a fixed-term 13‑month apprenticeship within the Children’s & Education Content team. You’ll learn on the job, gaining hands-on experience across a range of productions while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship.

This scheme targets non-graduates and requires eligibility to work in the UK, age 18+, and a commitment to travel for in-person learning blocks.