Broadcast And Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Southampton (Broadcast Media)

Location: Southampton - Broadcasting House, UK; candidates must live within a commutable distance. The role includes travel to in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship-related activities across the UK where necessary.

Salary: £24,650

Company

hirify.global is a public-service broadcaster producing television, radio, online and digital content for audiences across the UK.

What you will do

• Gain practical experience in live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations, studio technical roles, directing, lighting, editing and graphic design.
• Support high-quality hirify.global content production using broadcast technologies such as satellite trucks and IP systems for outside broadcasts.
• Develop skills across camera operations, floor management, TV vision mixing, sound operations and technical directing.
• Build capability in multi-skilled shooting and editing, picture and audio editing, and ingest and library functions.
• Learn how technical production, editorial decisions and audience engagement combine across TV, radio, digital and online platforms.

Requirements

• Passion for media content and the technical production that delivers it to audiences.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, with strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Curiosity about how things work; enthusiasm, flexibility and adaptability to out-of-hours working.
• Applicants must be non-graduates, have little or no experience in the subject area, and must not hold Level 3 or higher qualifications in the apprenticeship subject or an extended BTEC or degree in media, television, film, audio or radio production.
• Applicants must be at least 18 when the apprenticeship begins in September 2027, have lived continuously in the UK for the previous three years, and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the full apprenticeship.
• Applicants must not be enrolled in another apprenticeship or already hold a qualification in the same subject at the same or a higher level.
• Candidates under 19 on 7 September 2027 must have Maths and English GCSE Grade 4/C or above, National 5 at C, Functional Skills Level 2 or an equivalent qualification; otherwise Functional Skills Level 2 must be achieved before the end-point assessment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term apprenticeship lasting 25 months, full-time, with a 35-hour working week.
• Industry-recognised qualification and training through the hirify.global Academy and National Film and Television School.
• Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist, mentoring by industry professionals, and employability and networking support.
• 25 days annual leave, defined pension scheme, healthcare and dental discounts, gym discounts and work-life balance policies.
• Inclusive, values-based working environment with potential relocation financial support subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Apply online by 24 November 2026; create a candidate profile and answer application questions.
• No CV or cover letter is required, and only online applications will be considered.
• Applicants may undergo a skill scan with the nominated training provider, online assessment and employment eligibility and reference checks.