Production Apprenticeship Level 3 News and Current Affairs Belfast
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Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship Full-time for 13 months
Department: News and Current Affairs
Location: Belfast - Broadcasting House
Salary: 22950
COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU
Join us as a Production apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job youll love. Were committed to your skills and talent development. Youll 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 for individuals witha passion to find out how we make content andbring ideas on your placement areayou could be workingbehind the scenes onexcitingproductions from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job. This is your opportunity towiden your production knowledge while workingoncontentthat 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
BBC News NI and TV Current Affairs Northern Ireland provides breaking news analysis and features and produces a number of television current affairs programmes for local audiences and across the UK.
This placement will be with our investigations team producing programmes for BBC Northern Irelands Spotlight programme.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
Asa Production apprentice this is brilliant opportunity to learn grow and contribute you could be:
- Working alongside current affairs teams to develop your production skills creating and delivering quality content for the BBC
- Getting involved with all production activities such as sourcing and securing compelling contributors or guests writing briefs for your team or shooting and editing films
- Finding and create stories for diverse audiences - including coming up with new ideas carrying out in-depth research and assisting with interviews
- Learning from and working with experts in the field.
Youllbe learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBCyoullalso 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 this apprenticeshipframeworkyou will be studying pleasevisit 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 if you have:
- Creative writing skills and an imagination for telling stories visually
- A genuine interest in working with people and supporting teams at all levels
- Good organisational skills and the ability to keep records accurate and manage processes efficiently
- Flexibility who are motivated and have an adaptable approach to the fast pace of a newsroom.
This scheme is aimed at non-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.
READY TO APPLY
Dont 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!
Youll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions - no CV or cover letter needed.
If youre eligible well guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.
Youll 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.
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 beconsidered for this position subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be foundhere.
This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.
During your apprenticeshipyoullbe supported with career development employability training and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whetherthatsat the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. PRA26
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