Trainee Sound Assistant (West Midlands)

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring sound enthusiasts at a leading media organization. As a Trainee Sound Assistant, you will immerse yourself in the world of sound production, working alongside seasoned professionals in a nurturing environment. This role offers hands-on experience with sound equipment, recording techniques, and team collaboration, making it perfect for those passionate about audio. Whether you're a budding DJ, podcaster, or simply a sound geek, this position will help you develop valuable skills while contributing to captivating TV drama productions. Don't miss your chance to kickstart your career in sound!

Qualifications

• Demonstrable basic knowledge about sound equipment.
• Experience in environments with conflicting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support sound professionals in recording and replaying material.
• Learn about sound equipment operation and file organization.

Skills

Sound Equipment Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Audio Editing

Education

Experience in Sound Production

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28.04.2025

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Job Introduction

Are you a sound geek? Do you love DJ’ing, creating and recording music, or producing your own podcasts? Or you might be front of house – working in a live music venue, theatre or touring with a band and desperate to be more hands on, or perhaps you work in radio or as a sound assistant in unscripted TV?

Following the unprecedented success of our West Midlands training scheme last year, BBC Studios Drama Productions are looking for expressions of interests for Trainee Sound Assistant opportunities on Father Brown and Sister Boniface.

Eligibility is a requirement of our funding and means we are able to offer paid placements. Please ensure you meet the following criteria before submitting an expression of interest:

• Living and based in the West Midlands

• Aged 19 years or over

• Not currently in full or part time education

Father Brown films in different locations around the Cotswolds area, including places with little or no public transport options. It is the responsibility of successful applicants to ensure they are able to get to these locations as part of the training scheme.

Silent Witness shoots in Digbeth. It is the responsibility of successful applicants to ensure they are able to get to the location as part of the training scheme.

Unfortunately food, travel and accommodation expenses are not provided.

The Role

The Trainee Sound Assistant is a key supporting role within the Sound department. Working with sound professionals with many years of experience, the opportunity will offer individuals the chance to learn and develop in a safe, supportive and nurturing filming environment.

The Trainee Sound Assistant will learn about what equipment is used and how it’s operated. From the mixing desk to mixing up talent, they will support with recording and replaying material, as well as helping with administrative, forward planning tasks. They will be shown how to transfer, upload and organise files, and get hands on experience wherever possible.

Are you the right candidate?

We want to hear from people who are excited by sound – whether professionally or in their spare time – and interested in working in the world of TV drama.

To be successful in this trainee role, you must have the following:

• A genuine passion for sound demonstrated by a clear effort to gain experience – whether through making your own content or via more professional channels
• Demonstrable basic knowledge about sound equipment and ways of storing, recording and editing sound
• Experience and examples of when you have worked in environments where there are conflicting priorities and problems to solve
• Experience and examples of when you have worked as part of a team and shared tasks with others as well as taking direction

Dates

If confirmed, opportunities will last between 3 and 6 weeks and run from April to August 2025.

Diversity Within Our Teams

BBC Studios is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.