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Production Apprenticeship - SCQF Level 7 - BBC Scotland Technical Production - Glasgow
Contract Type: 17 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £21,840
An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world's most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business.
The Production Apprenticeship Scheme helps you to gain experience with our BBC production teams across the UK, making world-class content for our audiences on radio, TV or digital platforms. You'll learn on-the-job as part of a BBC production team, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your Production apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?
As a Production Apprentice, you'll learn a wide range of skills and gain a breadth of real-life experience which may include helping to develop ideas and stories; learning how to use technical equipment and specialist software; assisting your team on location/in studio; finding guests and participants; researching content; creating content for social media; helping out/'running' on the studio floor; in a TV gallery or in a radio studio. All the while, you'll be learning content-making skills from experienced production team members as well as expert BBC trainers.
What will you be studying?
You'll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This involves learning about audiences, how production teams work, content making in audio and video as well as skills to equip you for a career in production at the BBC or in the wider creative industry.
Where could the role take you?
On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as Runner, Junior Researcher, Content Assistant or Edit Assistant, Technical Operator (depending on your placement choice).
This scheme starts in September 2025 and you will be on a fixed-term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 17 months.
A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PLACEMENT
Are you passionate about TV, Radio, and Online Production? Do you want to be part of creating some of the biggest events and shows in Scotland? BBC Scotland Operations is looking for motivated individuals to join our team and train as Technical Operator.
About Us: BBC Scotland Operations provides expert technical skills for a wide range of TV, Radio, and Online Programmes. We cover a wide range of live daily Radio and TV News, Sports, and major Outside Broadcasts, including events like TRNSMT, Belladrum, the Scottish Cup Final, and Hogmanay Live. Additionally, our teams contribute to well-known studio productions such as Mrs. Brown's Boys, Hit List, Bridge of Lies, Popmaster and more.
What We Offer: This is a unique opportunity to develop your skills through specialised training and hands-on work placements in key areas such as;
* Sound: The sound team play a crucial role in ensuring high-quality audio that enhances the viewer's or listener's experience. Some tasks include: Audio Capture, Live Sound Mixing, Recording and Playback and technical maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Vision Engineering: A technical specialist responsible for ensuring the quality, integrity, and stability of video signals during television broadcasts and productions. Some tasks include: Video Signal Management, Camera Control and Calibration, Picture Quality Control and Equipment Maintenance and Troubleshooting.
* Cameras: Our camera operators play a crucial role in capturing high-quality content across various types of programming, including news broadcasts, documentaries, entertainment shows, sports and live events.
* Post Production: The final phase in media production, preparing the final product for broadcast. This includes: editing, sound design, dubbing, and sound mixing.
Who We're Looking For: Enthusiastic individuals eager to learn and develop their craft skills. A keen interest in TV, radio, and live events production is essential. You'll thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with creative teams to bring programmes to life.
Why BBC Scotland? Join a world-renowned broadcaster and gain industry-leading training with the chance to work on some of the most exciting productions in Scotland.
Places on this Production apprenticeship are available in a number of teams in this location. To view the other placements in this location click here. Please note that the placement you choose will determine the department you will work in for the duration of your apprenticeship if you are selected. You are only able to apply for one department/placement per location for this scheme and any subsequent applications for that location will be withdrawn.
ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?
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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.
Throughout the selection process, we'll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC's values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.
Great Production Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:
* Are passionate and curious about content and the production process at the BBC
* Brimming with new ideas and fresh perspectives for BBC content
* A great team player who can deal with unexpected challenges
* Flexible and have an adaptable approach to work.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree and you're interested in Production roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at careers.bbc.co.uk or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.
To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:
* Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
* Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract
* Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.
WHAT YOU GET
During your Apprenticeship:
* A starting salary of £21,840
* Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
* A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
* Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
* A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Towards the end of your apprenticeship:
* An industry recognised qualification
* Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
* Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role.
NEXT STEPS
Don't leave yourself thinking 'what if?' - this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you're the right candidate? Click on 'Apply Now'!
Once you've set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job-specific information section on the application. We don't require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.
If you're eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here.
Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship - there is an expectation for you to be working in the office. This scheme PRA25 is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location.
Apprentices starting at the BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a 'Fixed Term' contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role - this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry.
Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 17/01/2025.
ABOUT THE BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.
To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. #J-18808-Ljbffr