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Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months
Department: BBC Radio
Location: London - Broadcast Centre
Salary: £22,950 (+£5,441 London Weighting)
COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU? Join us as an apprentice at the BBC 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? The Live Music team works across a wide range of BBC and festival events, producing hundreds of live music sessions that put popular music at the heart of BBC output. As a Production Apprentice in BBC Live Music & Events, you'll be part of the team that delivers iconic music moments such as Radio 1's Big Weekend, Radio 2 in the Park, 6 Music Festival, and Asian Network Live.
You'll work closely with a Live Music Producer to learn the ropes of live music production and support the delivery of unforgettable music content. As your skills and confidence grow, you will help produce live music for Radio 1, Radio 2, Asian Network, 6 Music and 1Xtra.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT As a Production Apprentice, this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you could be:
Creating production schedules and timelines
Coordinating technical requirements for live music recordings
Editing music for broadcast
Preparing studios for live music sessions
Planning and organising live music broadcasts for events.
Our mission is to is to grow audiences by producing impactful and sustainable Live Music and Events for broadcast. This is a unique opportunity to learn from industry professionals and contribute to the BBC's mission to reflect the musical diversity of the UK.
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 if you:
Have a strong interest in live music and event production
Are keen to learn and work in a fast-paced, creative environment
Are organised, proactive, and great at working in a team
Are flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends when required
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'!
You'll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions - no CV or cover letter needed.
If you're eligible, we'll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.
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This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.
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