Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship

Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship – Level 4 – London – BBC Studios – The One Show Contract Type: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 17 months Department: The One Show Location: London – London Broadcasting House Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting) WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company born out 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. COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU? Join us as an apprentice to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to developing your skills and talent. You’ll learn on the job, developing knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working toward an apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers. WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME? Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? 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 programmes such as The One Show, or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. No media experience or qualifications are required – just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills. 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. WHY JOIN THE TEAM? The One Show is a live, weekday magazine programme on BBC One, bringing viewers a mix of topical stories, entertainment, and human‑interest films. Our team works behind the scenes to make the show happen – coordinating studio and film shoots, managing logistics, and supporting talent. As an apprentice, you’ll play a key role in helping the team deliver the show each day, gaining hands‑on experience across both studio and film production. This is an 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 across TV, audio, online, events, and digital platforms. YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice with The One Show, you will: Help organise travel, accommodation, and crew bookings for shoots Write call sheets and assist with scheduling and budget tracking Support filming on location and in the studio, working closely with talent and crew Learn about post‑production processes and help with submitting expenses Contribute to daily planning for the live show, adapting to changing content Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for roles such as Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator, depending on your experience inside and outside the BBC. YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence. We’re not focused on your qualifications; we look for potential and offer the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience. If you can bring the following skills and experiences, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply: Brilliant organisational skills and strong problem‑solving and negotiation ability Excellent teamwork and communication skills Resilient, responsible, and calm‑focused in challenging situations Flexible, motivated, and adaptable to the pace of work Ability to manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time Enthusiastic, self‑starter, flexible and willing to work out of hours This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying on the BBC careers site or exploring our other apprenticeship schemes. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA 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 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 be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation For candidates under 19 years old at the start, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or National 5 in Scotland at C) or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. If not achieved, you will need to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment To apply for this scheme, you must also: Be passionate about the production management side of making content. If you prefer the idea‑generation side, the Production Apprenticeship may be more suitable. Please click here to view the Production Apprenticeship adverts No prior learning is required. If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, your individual learning plan may be adjusted, allowing you to complete the apprenticeship in less time READY TO APPLY? Don’t miss your chance to be part of something exciting. If you see yourself thriving in this role, click ‘Apply Now’ You'll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. 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 London. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one. This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – the contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Upon completion, you will receive 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. JPC26 #LI‑DNI Disclaimer 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 required qualifications that we have deemed necessary for your role and the training provider’s requirements. 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. Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks, eligibility to work checks, and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory. Information at a Glance This is your BBC At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain. Life at BBC Here you will benefit from: Excellent career and professional development Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave (26 days for BBC Studios), a range of policies to support your work/life balance, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym A values‑based organisation where how we do things is as important as what we do As an Apprentice you will also receive: An industry recognised qualification Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK) A dedicated team manager and scheme specialist to help with your development Training and mentoring by industry professionals A bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility Candidate pack You belong We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below. Disability confident 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 need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process. 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