TV Production Apprentice — Hands-on, Real-World Training

BBC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Studios invites applications for a Production Assistant Apprentice in London, within the Entertainment Development Team. The 13‑month, full‑time fixed-term apprenticeship offers on‑the‑job learning and a recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

You will assist on location and in-studio work, develop ideas, learn equipment and software, and gain experience across multiple BBC productions with progression opportunities.

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 be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• To complete the apprenticeship, you must have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Helping to develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
• Gaining real-life experience by assisting the 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 will study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 3 Production Assistant.

Education

GCSE Maths and English at minimum level

Job description

BBC Studios invites applications for a Production Assistant Apprentice in London, within the Entertainment Development Team. The 13‑month, full‑time fixed-term apprenticeship offers on‑the‑job learning and a recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification.

You will assist on location and in-studio work, develop ideas, learn equipment and software, and gain experience across multiple BBC productions with progression opportunities.