Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London - BBC Audio - Speech Radio

Salary: £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you'll love. We're the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world's most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business.

Are you a natural organiser? Do you like the sound of sending film crews on location, helping to set up studios, or scheduling staff for programmes? If you have a passion for working in the media industry but are unsure where to start, consider the Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship. This opportunity allows you to use your problem-solving skills to contribute to delivering world-class content to audiences worldwide.

You don't need any experience in the media industry or a CV full of academic qualifications. You might be about to finish school/college, start your first job, or want to change career paths. As long as you're over 18 when the apprenticeship starts and have a passion for production management, this could be your next step towards an exciting career at one of the most creative broadcasting organisations in the world.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?
As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/Audio or online content. You will learn skills such as preparing for shoots or live radio studios, coordinating transport, booking kit and crews, issuing call sheets, assisting with budget management, coordinating staff training, and ensuring everyone gets paid. You'll learn best practices from expert BBC production management teams.

What will you be studying?
You'll study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. This involves attending workshops, tutorial sessions, presentations, and group work. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an End Point Assessment that demonstrates your learning, working towards a level 4 apprenticeship qualification.

Where could the role take you?
Upon successful completion, you can apply for roles such as Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary, or Production Coordinator within and outside the BBC. This scheme starts in September 2025 and lasts for 17 months.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PLACEMENT
BBC Audio - Speech Radio
The production teams create and deliver over 100 hours of original audio every day across various radio stations. You could expect to work with teams making speech programmes for Radio 4 or producing weekly programmes for other BBC channels.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?
We look for passionate individuals who can demonstrate our values and behaviours. We're not focused on your qualifications; instead, we seek potential and the ability to apply transferable strengths.

Junior Production Coordinator Apprentices should demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Resilience and a calm approach in challenging situations
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Motivation and flexibility

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• Have lived in the UK or EEA for a minimum of 3 years by the start date
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently participate in another apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation

WHAT YOU GET
During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave, and a defined pension scheme

NEXT STEPS
Think you're the right candidate? Click on 'Apply Now'! We don't require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. If you're eligible, you'll receive more information about the application process.

This advert is for roles in London. You must live a commutable distance from the BBC location. This scheme is also offered in other locations; please apply to one only.

Applications for this role close on 10/01/2025.

ABOUT THE BBC
Diversity matters at the BBC. We value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion, or belief.

Support with your application
If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process, please contact us, and we'll be happy to support you.