Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - FirstLookTV - Stratford-upon-Avon

BBC Group and Public Services; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to embark on a Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at BBC, based with FirstLookTV. This role focuses on developing essential production management skills while receiving industry-leading training over a 16-month fixed-term contract. Applicants must be passionate about factual TV and capable of supporting all stages of production.

Benefits

Industry-leading on-the-job training

20 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Access to the Nest Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts.
• Passionate about media production.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Production Managers and Production Coordinators with documentation.
• Update production schedules and manage communications.
• Log production costs and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

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THE ROLE

Contract Type: 16 Months Fixed-Term Contract

Location: This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon. There is an expectation of being in the office full time, we therefore recommend a maximum of one hour to / from base which for this role is CV37 7GZ. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.

Salary: £22,950 per year.

Do you have a passion for factual TV?

Can you keep everything running smoothly with your organisational skills and reliability?

Are you keen to start your career in production management, by learning the skills you’ll need to be successful?

You don’t need a CV to apply. Your passion and natural abilities are what we’ll assess to see if you’re the most suitable for this role.

The BBC Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to be a Level 4 Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice.

Through the BBC’s Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, you will be employed by the BBC and placed at FirstLookTV in Stratford-upon-Avon for duration of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with FirstLookTV and Bauer Academy to oversee your successful progress on the apprenticeship.

The Level 4 Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship helps you gain experience in the exciting worlds of media production management. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your production apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider, Bauer Academy.

FirstLookTV are an internationally established television production company creating a broad range of factual content. They produce high quality, innovative programming from factual, specialist factual, documentary and investigative programmes as well as studio entertainment. Their powerful, story-led content has produced high ratings and won multiple awards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

• Support Production Managers (PMs) and Production Coordinators (PCs) in creating and maintaining production documents such as schedules, call sheets, and daily reports.
• Update and communicate changes to production schedules to relevant teams in a timely and clear manner.
• Work to ensure production milestones and deadlines are met across all stages of production.
• Complete and file essential post-production paperwork, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
• Manage release forms and ensure all necessary clearances are obtained for materials used in productions.
• Support the completion of Albert certification documentation and promote sustainable production practices.
• Contribute to the compliance of productions with health and safety policies, risk assessments, and legal requirements.
• Log production costs, reconcile expenses, and assist with financial tracking in line with production budgets.
• Identify, obtain, and manage production resources such as crew, facilities, and media assets, ensuring they are aligned with timelines and budgets.
• Clear and log assets for edits, ensuring all materials are properly tracked and accessible.
• Manage production workflows, resolving or escalating issues as needed to maintain smooth operations.
• Apply technical knowledge to support the delivery of content to the highest possible standard.
• Answer phone calls and emails professionally, acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and external partners.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to meet production requirements and support the creative ambition of each project.

What will you be studying?

You’ll be studying your industry recognised qualification, learning both on- and off-the-job in a programme delivered by Bauer Academy and based on the apprenticeship standard . We’ll also give you BBC Academy training, delivered by our experienced trainers.

An apprenticeship requires full commitment and discipline from the learner. Alongside experiences and training, there is an expectation of wider self-learning and the requirement to meet learning objectives and deadlines, as outlined by the apprentice standards. Apprentices must show the BBC that they are dedicated to accomplishing the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements outlined in their apprenticeship learning plan.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

We’re interested in your passion and enthusiasm to deliver world-class excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here .

Great Junior Production Coordinator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they are:

• Passionate and curious about how programmes are made.
• An avid watcher / listener of unscripted programmes (i.e. documentaries, factual, true crime, reality, podcasts).
• Strong communicators who can express ideas clearly.
• A team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
• Flexible and have an adaptable approach to work.
• Detail oriented, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of their work.
• Skilled in time management, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem solvers, able to think on their feet and find quick solutions.
• Work both independently and as part of a team to meet production goals.
• Continuously develop skills and knowledge relevant to production coordination and the wider media industry.
• Passionate about their own self-development, showing the discipline and commitment required to complete the apprenticeship.
• Capable of building and maintaining professional relationships within the industry.
• Demonstrating maturity, discretion, and sensitivity when working with emotionally challenging or graphic subject matters.

To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025.
• Live within a commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon.
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full-time for the duration of this fixed-term contract.
• Not currently be taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level. If you do, we recommend applying for jobs at careers.bbc.co.uk or looking at other apprenticeship schemes at a higher level.
• Be available for the in-person assessment which will take place on Wednesday 30th July at BBC Birmingham.
• Be able to start on 15th September 2025.

WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £22,950 per year
• Industry-leading on-the-job training
• Teaching from our learning provider Bauer Academy, and where appropriate, BBC Academy training (may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A Placement Manager who will oversee your hands on learning and development
• A dedicated BBC team including a Scheme Specialist and Scheme Advisor to guide you through your employment and the apprenticeship
• A 35-hour working week and 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Access to the Nest Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP; access to BBC Unmind and Occupational Health.
  

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised production apprenticeship qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities across the creativeindustries.

NEXT STEPS

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’!

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here .

Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship - there is an expectation for you to be working in the office.

Apprentices starting at the BBC from 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only.

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on17/06/2025.

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We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

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Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers.

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 require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you’d like to let us know about, please contact us here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 24520 FJAA.

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This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

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