Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Production - Cardiff

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

Benefits offered by this job

Industry qualification

BBC Academy training

Dedicated Team Manager

Mentoring by professionals

BBC Apprenticeship community

Networking training

Relocation support

Job summary

BBC Studios in Cardiff is offering a Production Assistant Apprenticeship (Level 3 Creative Media) within Scripted Drama. The fixed-term apprenticeship lasts 13 months and is based at Roath Lock in Cardiff, with the salary of £24,650 per year.

You will learn on the job, study the industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, and gain hands‑on experience across projects from development to content delivery, with travel for learning blocks and relocation support where eligible.

Qualifications

• Passionate and curious about content and production processes at the BBC.
• Team player capable of handling unexpected challenges.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work to enable content delivery.

Responsibilities

• Research content and identify guests/participants to help develop ideas and stories.
• Support the team on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery and assist on the studio floor.
• Learn to use technical equipment and software by supporting cameras, sound, lighting and editing.
• Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under guidance.

Skills

Passionate about content

Team player

Adaptable

Creative ideas

Job description

Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Production - Cardiff

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months

DEPARTMENT: Scripted Drama - Production

LOCATION: Cardiff - Roath Lock

SALARY: £24,650

JOB CLOSING DATE: 24 November 2026

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

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, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. We're looking for individuals with a passion to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life. 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 broaden your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Based in Roath Lock, Wales, you will be working on the long-running multi-award winning Saturday night drama series, Casualty. Working in the Production Office, you’ll gain an understanding in all aspects of how the production works.

As a Production Assistant Apprentice at the BBC, you'll gain hands‑on experience across a range of projects, from supporting high‑profile productions to contributing to content enjoyed by audiences across the UK. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, develop practical skills and play an active role in bringing creative ideas to life. This apprenticeship could lead to job opportunities as a:

• Junior Researcher
• Runner
• Content or Edit Assistant

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Assistant Apprentice within Scripted Drama, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute. You could be:

• 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.

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also attend learning blocks (up to a week at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 3 Creative Media. Learning blocks will be a mixture of in‑person and virtual delivery, including:

• Presentations
• Group work

As part of the programme, you will be required to travel to attend in‑person learning blocks and other apprenticeship‑related activities where necessary.

For more information on this apprenticeship framework you will be studying, please see detail on the Creative Media Level 3 Framework.

YOUR 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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply:

• Passionate and curious about content, and the production process at the BBC
• Brimming with new ideas and fresh perspectives for BBC content
• A great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges
• Flexible and have an adaptable approach to work to help enable our content to be delivered.

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

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

• 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 be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation

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 Essential 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 Essential Skills Level 2 before the apprenticeship assessment when you take your end‑point assessment.

BENEFITS AND SUPPORT

As an apprentice you will also receive:

• An industry recognised qualification.
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK).
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development.
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals.
• A bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community.
• Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role.
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long‑term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.