Production Assistant Apprentice – Level 3 (12-month)

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

Job summary

BBC Audio in Salford invites you to a fixed-term Production Assistant Apprenticeship for 13 months, with on-the-job learning and a Level 3 qualification. You’ll gain hands-on experience across productions while developing your skills in real-world settings.

You’ll earn £24,650, receive mentoring from experienced professionals, and have access to BBC career pathways after completion, with relocation help available where eligible.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three 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 enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation

Responsibilities

• Helping to develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
• Gaining real-life experience by assisting your team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and helping out on the studio floor.
• Learning to use technical equipment and specialist software by supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting, and editing.
• Creating content for multiple platforms, including social media, under the guidance of experienced professionals.

Job description

BBC Audio in Salford invites you to a fixed-term Production Assistant Apprenticeship for 13 months, with on-the-job learning and a Level 3 qualification. You’ll gain hands-on experience across productions while developing your skills in real-world settings.

You’ll earn £24,650, receive mentoring from experienced professionals, and have access to BBC career pathways after completion, with relocation help available where eligible.