Production Coordinator Apprentice

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 17 months
Department: BBC Audio
Location: Bristol - Broadcasting House
COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?
We’re committed to your skills and talent development. The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set-up of filming on location or in the studio for one of our programmes like The One Show, or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. Whether you're finishing school or changing careers, this hands-on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.
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BBC Audio produces a wide range of radio programmes and podcasts for stations including Radio 1, Radio 2, 6 Music, Radio 4, World Service and BBC Sounds. Our teams work with leading names in music, entertainment and journalism to create content enjoyed across the UK and globally. As an apprentice, you’ll support production teams behind the scenes, helping ensure everything runs smoothly across studio, office and location-based work.
This is our entry level position into production management; you will work as a Production Management Assistant, supporting our Production Managers and Production Coordinators in creating quality content for all of our output, which may include TV, audio, online, events and digital platforms.
As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice with BBC Audio , this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you may demonstrate the following:
Support production teams with admin tasks and logistics
Meet and greet guests and contributors
Help organise production meetings and travel arrangements
Type up scripts and running orders
Assist with studio operations and production paperwork
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator, depending on experience both inside and outside of the BBC. 
To understand more about what working in Production Management is like, please take a look at the following links;
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Click here to find out more about when making audio content
The academic study involves attending instructor-led workshops; This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in production management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry.
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. Flexible, motivated and have an adaptable approach to the pace of work
Are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working
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.
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 2026
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
For candidates under the age of 19 years at the start of the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment
Must be passionate about the production management side of making content. If it’s the ‘coming up with ideas for content’ side you like about producing content, then the Production Apprenticeship will be more suitable for you. Please click here to view the Production Apprenticeship adverts
If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, your individual learning plan may be adjusted to reflect this – meaning you could complete your apprenticeship in less time  
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry.
The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints.  Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria.  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.
Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the require qualifications that we have deemed to be necessary for your role and the requirement of the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.