About The Position
The BBC is recruiting a full-time, fixed-term Level 3 Production Assistant Apprentice for BBC Introducing, based at BBC Radio Hereford and Worcester in Worcester. The 13-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience supporting radio production and content creation while working towards an industry-recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification. Apprentices learn on the job and attend learning blocks with a provider, delivered in person and virtually. Travel may be required for in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship activities. BBC Introducing supports new music from across the UK. The apprentice will work with BBC Radio Worcester teams, listening to new music, researching, editing audio, supporting programmes, creating content and potentially helping deliver live events and sessions or wider station projects. The role suits someone passionate about music, radio and social media who is organised, creative and confident working under pressure in a fast-moving broadcasting environment. The scheme is aimed at non-graduates, and applicants must live within commuting distance of the role. The apprenticeship may provide experience relevant to future roles such as Junior Researcher, Runner, or Content or Edit Assistant. After completing the scheme, the apprentice may apply for suitable vacancies at the BBC or elsewhere in the creative industry. Career development, employability training and networking opportunities are provided. Relocation financial support may be available to eligible applicants who meet the financial criteria.
Requirements
- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027.
- Have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts.
- Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire apprenticeship.
- Not be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme when applying.
- Live within a commutable distance of the role; the posting also states applicants must live in the area they are applying for.
- Be passionate and curious about content and the BBC production process.
- Bring ideas and fresh perspectives for BBC content.
- Be a team player able to deal with unexpected challenges.
- Be flexible and adaptable in approach to work.
- Be passionate about music, radio and social media; be organised, creative and confident working under pressure in a busy, fast-moving broadcasting environment.
- For candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027: have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent, or be prepared to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the apprenticeship assessment if the required qualification has not been achieved by the apprenticeship start.
- The scheme is aimed at non-graduates.
Responsibilities
- Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants.
- Assist the team on location, in the studio, in a TV gallery, and on the studio floor.
- Learn to use technical equipment and specialist software while supporting teams with cameras, sound, lighting and editing.
- Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under the guidance of experienced professionals.
- Listen to new music, carry out research, edit audio and support programme teams.
- Potentially help deliver live events and sessions and contribute to wider radio station projects.
- Study towards the Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification through on-the-job learning and learning-provider blocks.
- Travel to in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship-related activities when necessary.
Benefits
- Relocation financial support may be available, subject to financial eligibility criteria.
- Career development, employability training and networking opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
