Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - TalentWorks - London

Location: London - Television Centre; applicants must live within a commutable distance. The role also requires travel to in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship-related activities where necessary.

Salary: £24,650 plus £5,441 London weighting.

Company

hirify.global makes and distributes television, audio, and digital content. hirify.global TalentWorks develops creators through commissioned content, digital-first series, and curated live events, supporting brands including Bluey, Doctor Who, BBC Earth, and Funny Parts.

What you will do

• Research content and help develop ideas and stories by finding guests and participants.
• Assist production teams on location, in studios, TV galleries, and on studio floors.
• Support teams working with cameras, sound, lighting, editing, technical equipment, and specialist software.
• Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under professional guidance.
• Attend in-person and virtual learning blocks while working toward the Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

• Passion and curiosity about content and the production process at the BBC.
• New ideas and fresh perspectives for BBC content.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to handle unexpected challenges.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• The scheme is for non-graduates.
• Applicants must be at least 18 by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• Applicants must have lived continuously in the UK for the three years before the apprenticeship starts and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire apprenticeship.
• Applicants must not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• Applicants under 19 on 7 September 2027 must have, or achieve before the end-point assessment, Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2, or an equivalent qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 13 months, with a 35-hour working week.
• Industry-recognised qualification, BBC Academy training, learning-provider support, and mentoring by industry professionals.
• 25 days of annual leave, or 26 days for hirify.global, plus pension, discounted dental, healthcare and gym benefits.
• Career development, employability and networking support, a dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, and access to apprenticeship development days.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment with support for work-life balance and reasonable adjustments.
• Financial support for relocation may be available subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering the application questions; no CV or cover letter is required.
• Only online applications will be considered, and candidates should apply to one location only.
• Offers are subject to a skill-scan process with the nominated training provider, employment screening, eligibility-to-work checks, and any applicable safeguarding or adverse media checks.