Production Assistant Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios - Scripted Drama - Editorial - London (TV Production)

Location: London - Elstree Centre; candidates must live within a commutable distance and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK

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

Company

hirify.global Studios produces and distributes TV, audio, and digital content for audiences worldwide.

What you will do

• Support the Production Office and Scripted Drama Editorial team on EastEnders.
• Research content, develop ideas and stories, and find guests and participants.
• Assist production teams on location, in the studio, in the TV gallery, and on the studio floor.
• Learn to use cameras, sound, lighting, editing equipment, and specialist software.
• Create content for multiple platforms, including social media, under professional guidance.
• Attend learning blocks and work toward the Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification.

Requirements

• Passion and curiosity about content and the production process.
• New ideas and fresh perspectives for hirify.global content.
• Teamwork skills and the ability to deal with unexpected challenges.
• Flexibility and an adaptable approach to work.
• Non-graduate scheme; applicants with a degree are directed to other hirify.global roles or apprenticeship schemes.
• Must be at least 18 by the apprenticeship start in September 2027.
• 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 full apprenticeship.
• Must not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship.
• Applicants under 19 on 7 September 2027 must have or obtain the required Maths and English qualification equivalent to GCSE Grade 4/C, National 5 Grade C, or Functional Skills Level 2.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship lasting 13 months, with a 35-hour working week.
• On-the-job and off-the-job learning, including in-person and virtual learning blocks; travel may be required across the UK.
• Industry-recognised qualification, hirify.global Academy training, mentoring, and support from a Team Manager and Scheme Specialist.
• 25 days annual leave, or 26 days for hirify.global Studios, pension, healthcare and dental benefits, gym discounts, and work-life balance policies.
• Career development, employability and networking support, with potential financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

Hiring process

• Apply online by creating a candidate profile and answering application questions; no CV or cover letter is accepted.
• Applications are subject to eligibility, a training-provider skill scan, employment screening, and any applicable safeguarding or adverse media checks.
• Applicants must apply to only one location; eligible Disability Confident applicants who meet the minimum criteria normally progress to an online assessment.