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Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months
Department: Factual Production
Location: London - Television Centre
Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's 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? Join us as an apprentice at BBC Studios to give yourself the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're committed to your skills and talent development. You'll 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 broadcasting. We're 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 you're 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 Unit is 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
You'll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you'll 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 We're interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world-class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We're 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, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. We're looking for:
A genuine curiosity and passion for science and our output
Strong analytical research skills with rigorous attention to detail
Excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal
Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team
Ability to build relationships with scientists and contributors
An interest in emerging technologies
Good audience awareness.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're 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? Don't 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'!
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During your apprenticeship you'll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether that's at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. PRA26