Overview
Broadcast & Media Systems Engineer Degree Apprenticeship - Level 6 - Southampton, BBC. Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 36 months. Location: Southampton - Broadcasting House. Salary: £22,950. Department: Operations Engineering.
Why Join This Scheme?
Engineering in the BBC develops, supports and maintains the systems and infrastructure that keeps the BBC on air. This is an opportunity to be part of the next generation of media systems engineers helping the BBC to deliver content for TV, radio, online and other digital services. Learn about technologies and systems for TV, radio and digital channels, and how they produce high-quality content that is distributed around the world. Learn the industry standards for the setup of broadcast, communication systems, media content systems and IP networks. Develop the specialised skills to design, build and maintain the media production and broadcasting technologies and systems that will take the BBC into the future.
Your Key Responsibilities And Impact
As a Broadcast Engineering apprentice (EAS26), you will learn, grow, and contribute. You will:
* Develop your understanding of how live content is acquired and presented to studios, recording areas, playout facilities and distribution platforms, and how audio and video are manipulated to meet requirements.
* Develop operational and engineering skills, learning how to use a variety of tools and systems, and how to troubleshoot issues.
* Develop teamworking and communication skills, working as part of a varied team providing services and communicating with other BBC departments.
You’ll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job through blended learning blocks at Birmingham City University, including:
* Audio and Vision Engineering
* Electrical and Electronic Engineering
* IP Networks
* Computer Science
* Broadcast Technology
* Database Technology
* Engineering Mathematics
Your Skills And Eligibility
We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence. We’re not focused on qualifications; we look for potential and transferable strengths.
Skills
* Are you fascinated by how things work?
* Do you love solving technical problems or have a passion for media technology?
* Can you manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time?
* You have a calm and focused approach to changing circumstances.
* You are an enthusiastic self-starter, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and are interested in similar roles at the BBC, apply for other roles on the BBC careers site or related apprenticeship schemes.
Eligibility Criteria
* Be 18 years old or over by the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
* Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start
* Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship
* Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
To Apply For This Scheme Also
* Have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent)
* Have achieved or expected to achieve by start of the scheme a minimum of 112 UCAS points (300 if before 2017)
* Have Maths at A Level/Higher or Engineering Maths with related qualifications
* Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at level 6 or higher
Ready To Apply?
Click Apply Now to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. No CV or cover letter needed if eligible. If eligible, you’ll be guided through the next steps. This is a fixed-term apprenticeship; the contract lasts for the duration of the scheme. Relocation support may be offered to a limited number of apprentices subject to criteria.
The BBC recognises that some applicants may need to relocate. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process. This job description is a statement of essential characteristics and accountabilities and is not a complete list of duties. Employment screening checks will be conducted if an offer is made.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Internship
* Job function: Management and Manufacturing
* Industries: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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