Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Studios - Scripted Drama - Casualty - Production

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – BBC Studios – Scripted Drama – Casualty – Production

Join BBC Studios to kick‑start a career in TV production and work with the world’s most sought‑after TV, audio and digital content. This apprenticeship is full‑time, 13 months long, and supports you to learn on‑the‑job, while working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Digital and Creative Media.

• Contract type: Fixed‑term apprenticeship, full‑time for 13 months
• Department: Scripted Drama Production
• Location: Cardiff – Roath Lock
• Salary: £22,950

BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company that creates and distributes the world’s most powerful and entertaining stories. We are committed to developing skills and talent in our staff and providing a learning environment that supports career growth.

This apprenticeship offers you a unique chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. You will gain a recognised qualification while working on productions that reach millions of viewers. The scheme covers all aspects of production, from script to screen, and offers opportunities across the board.

• Gain an understanding of the entire production process from script to screen.
• Work across all departments – office, set and location – to develop a broad skill set.
• Take on a variety of tasks that prepare you for a future career in television production.

We are looking for individuals with the following attributes and a genuine passion for BBC content:

• Excellent organisational skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Enthusiasm to learn and work as part of a team
• Reliability and good communication skills
• A passion for drama

• 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
• No prior learning required to apply
• For candidates under 19 years old on 8 September 2026:
  Must achieve Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number within the first 12 months of the apprenticeship.

Don’t let the opportunity pass. Click ‘Apply Now’ to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter is needed. You’ll be guided through the next steps and will be able to apply only if you live within commuting distance of Roath Lock. This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship; your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

During your apprenticeship you will receive career development support, employability training and networking opportunities to help you progress within BBC or elsewhere in the industry.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the role, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. The apprenticeship is subject to the requirements of the BBC training provider and the outcome of a skill‑scan process.

Any offer will be conditional on satisfactory employment screening checks, including reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, where applicable, safeguarding and social media checks.