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Placement details

Overview
📝 Application Criteria:

• Be 18 or over by September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years
• Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK
• Non-graduates (for these Level 3/4 roles)
• For candidates under 19: Maths and English GCSEs at Grade 4/C or equivalent (or must achieve during apprenticeship)

💪 Key skills:

• Passion for media and production
• Creativity and idea generation
• Communication and teamwork
• Basic technical skills (filming, editing, lighting)
• Eagerness to learn and adapt

⏰ Application Deadline: 11 January 2026

ℹ️ How to Apply: Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!

About the BBC

The BBC is the UK’s leading public service broadcaster, creating world-class TV, radio, and digital content. It offers opportunities to learn, develop, and gain industry experience, while working on productions that reach millions of people every day. The BBC values creativity, collaboration, and innovation, giving you the chance to be part of a team that inspires audiences across the UK and beyond.

Learn more about the BBC by visiting their Company Profile Page.

About the opportunity

Join the BBC as a Production Apprentice and gain hands-on experience working across TV, radio, digital, and social media content. This is your chance to develop skills behind the scenes on productions ranging from dramas and live events to radio, podcasts, and digital content. You’ll work on real projects, learn on the job, and complete an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification.

Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting the production process, including planning and organisation of shoots
• Filming and editing content using cameras, DSLRs, or smartphones
• Researching trends and generating creative ideas for digital and social media
• Assisting with graphics, social media posts, or content creation
• Learning technical and creative production skills relevant to your placement

Please note: individual roles, locations, and responsibilities vary – check the ‘Apply’ page for full details.

Example locations, levels and types of roles available

• Levels: Level 3, Level 4, SCQF 7, Level 6
• Regions: London, Salford, Cardiff, Glasgow, Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, regional radio stations across the UK
• Production areas: TV Social, Original Productions, Scripted Drama, Casualty, EastEnders, BBC Studios, Children’s & Education, Audio, Radio, News & Current Affairs, Factual, Live Music & Events, TalentWorks, StoryWorks, Specialist Factual, Creative/Editorial, Post Production

Next steps

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page to start your candidate profile and complete the application process.