Production Assistant Apprentice

BBC · Cambridge, GBR · £24,650 Join the BBC as a Production Assistant Apprentice, working within BBC Introducing at Radio Cambridgeshire. You'll assist with content creation, research, and production tasks, while studying for a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification. As a Production Assistant Apprentice, you'll help develop ideas and stories, assist teams on location or in the studio, learn to use technical equipment and specialist software, and create content for multiple platforms. You'll work on the BBC Introducing in Cambridgeshire and Essex show, collaborating remotely with teams in Suffolk and Norfolk. This role offers hands-on experience, practical skills development, and the opportunity to contribute to high-profile productions. The apprenticeship is a fixed-term 13-month contract, with a salary of £24,650. You'll receive industry-recognised training, a dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, and support with career development and employability. Responsibilities and Impact Help develop ideas and stories by researching content and finding guests and participants. Assist teams on location, in the studio, or in a TV gallery, and help with studio floor tasks. Learn to use technical equipment and specialist software, such as cameras, sound, lighting, and editing tools. Create content for multiple platforms, including social media. Study for a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification. Benefits Competitive salary package 25 days annual leave Defined pension scheme Discounted dental, health care, and gym Industry-recognised qualification Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and learning providers Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist Employability and networking training and support Eligibility Criteria Be 18 years old or over by the start of the apprenticeship Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme