Production Apprenticeship

This job is with BBC, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.WE ARE BBC STUDIOSA 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. Contract Type:Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months Department:BBC Studios - Storyworks Location:London - Television Centre Salary:£22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting) COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?Join us as an apprentice at BBC Studios 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, while 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 widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions. To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6pm.If you're unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on Youtube here where the video will be uploaded. WHY JOIN THE TEAM?BBC StoryWorks is the award-winning commercial content studio of BBC Studios, creating branded content for clients across BBC's global platforms. We produce high-quality, compelling stories for brands. Our talented team of 70+ people work with organisations globally to create beautifully crafted films, articles, and branded series, on topics such as wellness, biotechnology, sport, the climate, and health.We have four main pillars in the team: Series Development, Commercial, Production and Marketing. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACTAs a Production Apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you could be: Supporting the day-to-day running of our production team. Assisting with planning, filming, and delivering social-first and digital content across multiple BBC platforms. Helping manage filming schedules and timelines with the potential to attend a film shoot. Assisting with fact-checking and proofreading subtitles. Liaising with internal departments to support cross-platform campaigns. Maintaining accurate production documentation and assisting when required with any expenses, release forms and clearances. Identifying opportunities to improve workflows and suggest creative ideas that support audience growth and engagement. You'll be 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 Production Assistant.Learning blocks will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery. For more information on the apprenticeship framework you will be studying, please visit this link. YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITYWe'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 if you are: Able to express ideas clearly and work well with colleagues across different teams Collaborative and personable Organised and reliable to be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, meet deadlines, and keep track of details in a fast-paced environment. Curious about content trends and confident suggesting ideas for new formats with our Marketing and Production team, also to share stories or social posts about competitors. Accurate in their work, taking care in checking spelling, grammar, captions, and metadata to maintain BBC standards. Adaptable and eager to learn Familiar with social media platforms and basic editing tools (e.g. Adobe Premiere, Photoshop, or Canva) This scheme is aimed atnon-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 CRITERIATo 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 Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 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. No prior learning is required to apply. For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2026: 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 Functional 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 Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment. READY TO APPLY?Don't leave yourself wondering "what if?" this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Just click 'Apply Now' You'll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions -noCV or cover letterneeded.If you're eligible, we'll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect. You'll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts - but please only apply to one. This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. During your apprenticeship 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. PRA26