Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glenvale Media - Birmingham
Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Glenvale Media - Birmingham
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Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of Birmingham and West Bromwich. Due to the nature of the work the role is split between two locations. You should be prepared to travel to either B1 1AY or B70 8BH as the role duties require. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.
Salary: 22950 per year.
Are you keen to start your career in broadcast production by learning the skills you need to be successful
Have you a passion for creative problem solving and organisation
Do you have a passion for radio production
You dont need a CV to apply. Your passion and natural abilities are what well assess to see if youre the most suitable for this role.
The BBC Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to be a Level 3 Production Apprentice.
Through the BBCs Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency you will be employed by the BBC and placed with Glenvale Media in Birmingham for duration of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with Glenvale Media and Bauer Academy to oversee your successful progress on the apprenticeship.
Glenvale Media is a dynamic and fast-growing audio production company that offers an exciting environment for aspiring radio professionals. With a mission to reflect the full spectrum of British life Glenvale champions underrepresented voices and creates award-winning content thats bold inclusive and culturally rich. For a radio-focused production apprentice its a place to learn from a passionate team work on meaningful projects and grow within a company that values creativity community and innovation - all while expanding into new frontiers like video and cross-platform storytelling.
The Level 3 Production Assistant Apprenticeship helps you gain experience in the exciting worlds of media production. Youll learn on-the-job developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your production apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider Bauer Academy.
This is an exciting first step into the editorial side of programme making giving tools for future careers in fields such as Runner Junior Researcher Broadcast Assistant Content and Edit Producer Junior Production Coordinator or Technical Operator.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you be doing on the apprenticeship
- Interpret creative briefs and contribute original ideas for radio and audio content.
- Research topics guests and resources to support content development.
- Write scripts interview questions and programme descriptions.
- Assist in planning and developing productions in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Manage running orders and maintain accurate production documentation and programme logs.
- Book facilities and services such as studios equipment and transport.
- Support live studio production including operating the desk and managing technical requirements.
- Handle guest logistics and listener interactions during live shows.
- Provide technical support to colleagues for audio and visual elements.
- Edit audio and visual content to meet production standards and platform requirements.
- Create supporting content such as social media posts guest photos and video clips.
- Manage the shows online and social media presence to engage audiences.
- Handle archive requests and ensure proper storage and retrieval of content.
- Reflect on each production to suggest improvements and contribute to continuous development.
- Keep up with administrative tasks such as music reporting and rights management.
- Monitor budgets and resources adapting to operational changes as needed.
What will you be studying
Youll 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. Well also give you BBC Academy training delivered by our experiences 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
Were 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. Were 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 well be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBCs 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 Production Assistant Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they are:
- Passionate and curious about radio audio storytelling and how great programmes are made.
- Regular listener of radio podcasts or audio documentaries with an interest in how unscripted content connects with audiences.
- Full of creative ideas for engaging audio content from show formats to social media clips.
- A collaborative team player who stays calm and solutions-focused when unexpected challenges arise.
- Flexible and adaptable able to switch between tasks like editing research and studio support as needed.
- Committed to personal growth showing the discipline and enthusiasm to complete the apprenticeship and develop a career in audio production.
- Informed about industry trends tools and technologies to support their professional growth.
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 Birmingham.
- 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 or looking at other apprenticeship schemes at a higher level.
- Be available for the in-person assessment which will take place on Wednesday 6th August at BBC Birmingham.
- Be able to start on 15th September 2025.
WHAT YOU GET
During your Apprenticeship:
- A starting salary of 22950 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 from Glenvale Media 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 40-hour working week and 20 days of annual leave - may include evening and weekend working
- 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
Dont leave yourself thinking what if this is your chance to be part of something special. Think youre the right candidate Click on Apply Now!
Once youve set up your candidate profile you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We dont require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.
If youre 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 onThursday 19th June.
ABOUT THE BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individuals unique contribution enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC whether thats 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.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age gender ethnicity disability sexual orientation gender identity socio-economic background religion and/or belief.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC please click here.
Support with your application
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 youd like to let us know about please contact us hereand wed 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 24554 FJAA.
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