Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Studios Natural History Unit

Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship
- Level 4 - Studios Natural History Unit
- Bristol

Job Description Job

Requisition  Job Closing Date: 24 November 2026 Bristol, G , BS1 6BX

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 16 months

Department: BBC Studios Natural History Unit

Location: Bristol
- Bridgewater House

Salary: £24,650

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you'll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, whilst working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Kick‑start your career with the BBC through this exciting entry‑level apprenticeship opportunity.

Based across the UK, you'll gain hands‑on experience at the heart of content production, supporting fast‑paced newsroom operations and post‑production teams.

You'll work across a variety of environments, including ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post‑production facilities, and on‑location productions, developing valuable technical and operational skills while contributing to the creation and delivery of content for audiences nationwide.

Want to find out more? Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC You Tube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences.

This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC in cities across the country; working at the front end of post‑production in the newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post‑production areas, and out on location.

BBC Studios is a world‑renowned content studio and channels & streaming business, powered by British creativity, with a reach that touches audiences in every corner of the globe.

We work with outstanding creative talent who are responsible for platform‑defining shows from Strictly Come Dancing to Bluey, Prehistoric Planet to Planet Earth III.

This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC in Bristol
; working at the front end of post‑production within the Natural History Unit
.

As a Post‑Production Apprentice (PPA
27), this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you will:

• Support the editing and preparation of content for a range of BBC platforms and audiences
• Digitise, organise and manage media assets throughout the production workflow
• Deliver transmission files to playout providers, ensuring content is ready for broadcast and systems are maintained accurately
• Develop strong teamwork and communication skills while collaborating with colleagues across post‑production and wider BBC departments
• Gain hands‑on experience with industry‑standard tools, processes and technologies within a fast‑paced production environment.

Throughout the apprenticeship, you'll be supported by experienced professionals, building valuable technical and professional skills that will help you launch a successful career in the media industry.

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. Your learning with the National Film and Television School will introduce you to a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio, including:

• Audio and Vision…