Production Assistant Apprentice – Scripted Drama (London)

BBC Group and Public Services; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios in London is offering a fixed-term Production Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) within Scripted Drama, Production. It’s a 13‑month, full‑time apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training and an industry‑recognized qualification.

You’ll learn across locations, gain hands‑on experience in production offices, studios and galleries, and develop essential skills while supporting high‑profile projects in script-driven drama. This role suits non‑graduates seeking a BBC start.

Qualifications

• Be 18 years old or over by 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.
• Non-graduate status encouraged for this scheme.

Responsibilities

• Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
• Assist teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and help out on the studio floor.
• Learn to use technical equipment and specialist software by supporting cameras, sound, lighting and editing.
• Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under supervision.

Skills

Passionate about content

Fresh perspectives

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Education

GCSE Maths/English at grade 4/C or equivalent

Job description

BBC Studios in London is offering a fixed-term Production Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3) within Scripted Drama, Production. It’s a 13‑month, full‑time apprenticeship with on‑the‑job training and an industry‑recognized qualification.

You’ll learn across locations, gain hands‑on experience in production offices, studios and galleries, and develop essential skills while supporting high‑profile projects in script-driven drama. This role suits non‑graduates seeking a BBC start.