Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - News and Affairs

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - News and Current Affairs - Belfast

BBC Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months
Department: News and Current Affairs
Location: Belfast - Broadcasting House
Salary: £22,950

Launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. This apprenticeship is a chance to learn on the job while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant qualification with one of our learning providers. Gain experience across a wide range of production activities and build knowledge that matters to millions.

• Work alongside current affairs teams to develop production skills and deliver quality content for the BBC.
• Get involved in all production activities, such as sourcing and securing compelling contributors or guests, writing briefs, or shooting and editing films.
• Create stories for diverse audiences, including new ideas, in-depth research, and interview assistance.
• Learn from and work with experts in the field.

Learning blocks will be a mixture of in-person and virtual delivery, up to a week at a time.

• Creative writing skills and an imagination for visually telling stories.
• A genuine interest in working with people and supporting teams at all levels.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to keep records accurate and manage processes efficiently.
• Flexibility and motivation to adapt to the fast‑pacing newsroom environment.

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:
- Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
- Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start.
- Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration.
- Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.

For candidates under 19: you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) before the start of the apprenticeship.

Apply now – no CV or cover letter needed. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. Relocation support may be considered for this position subject to qualifying criteria.