Production Apprenticeship Level 3 BBC Studios Unscripted The Science Unit London

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

Department: Factual Production

Location: London - Television Centre

Salary: 22950 (5441 London Weighting)

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds 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

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

BBC Studios Science Unitis a global leader in premium factual storytelling. We combine world-class journalism with deep specialist knowledge to create content that captivates educates and inspires. Our work sparks curiosity and conversation making science accessible and relevant to audiences everywhere. From blue-chip landmark series such as Walking with Dinosaurs and Human to popular science series such as The Secret Genius of the Modern World as well as our award-winning audio unit.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

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

• Researching content with an ability to take complex information and distil it into clear and engaging stories
• Helping to shape content that speaks to diverse audiences with relevance and creativity
• Working across a variety of our shows
• Contributing to the development of new formats
• Learning innovative ways to make content

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 framework you will be studying please visit this link.

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:

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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