Broadcast & Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - London - EXTEND Broadcast & Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - London - EXTEND

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship? As a Broadcast Technical Operator Apprentice your college learning with the National Film and Television School will introduce you to a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio. You will also gain many of the following skills via on the job 'learning by doing' supplemented by first class training across BBC training sites:

• Camera Operations
• Floor Management
• TV Vision Mixing
• Sound Operations
• Technical Directing
• Shoot and Edit Multi-Skilled Operator
• Picture and Audio Editing
• Ingest and Library functions, This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 24 months., Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a 'Fixed Term' contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role - this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry., Media Operations is at the heart of teams delivering incredible content across all our platforms for all audiences.
Media Operations comprises around nine hundred people, it manages the craft and production operations for the BBC's news, radio, and sport services across London, Salford, Birmingham predominantly but also on some of other sites - capturing, editing, and producing our output 24x7 for TV, radio, and online. Our Media Operations team are experts in their field with exceptional technical, operational and production creativity at their heart. Working closely together with our news, sport and content colleagues, Media Operations co-create all content reaching millions of people across the UK and the World daily. Additionally, the Media Operations team is responsible for the management of production services, stores, fleet and OB bases in England. This team will work closely with other operational and craft colleagues across the BBC to ensure that we add maximum value to audiences.

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to able to look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as a Multi-Skilled Technical Operator, Camera Operator, Sound Engineer, Studio Director, Graphics Assistant, Lighting Assistant or Floor Manager.,
• Are passionate about media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience
• Can work calmly under pressure
• Are fascinated by how things work
• Are organised and able to problem-solve effectively
• Are enthusiastic self-starters, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working, By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation., Identify as disabled under the Equality Act
• Have Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or equivalent qualification
• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level
• Please note that having studied media, television, film, audio or radio production at degree level will likely mean you're ineligible for this scheme. This is due to the prior learning requirements of the apprenticeship set by the learning provider.
  
  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.
  
  A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.
Towards the end of your apprenticeship:
• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role