Production Apprenticeship Level 3 BBC Sounds Social Media Salford

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship Full-time for 13 months

Department: BBC Sounds

Location: Salford - Dock House

Salary: 22950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. Were 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 youre 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

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Apprentice this is brilliant opportunity to learn grow and contribute you could be:

• Filming a new behind the scenes format with a radio presenter
• Publishing content to our channels during Glastonbury or Radio 2 in the Park
• Writing and sending regular messages sharing performance headlines and insights to teams and stakeholders
• Sharing feedback about our strategy and tactics in regular review sessions
• Working alongside a busy creative team

Youll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC youll 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 standard you will be studying please visit thislink.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

Were interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences. 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.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. Were looking for an individual who:

This scheme is aimed atnon-graduates. If you have a degree and youre 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 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 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.

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