Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Horizons & Radio Wales

Contract Type and Details

Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months

Department:
Growing Potential

Location:

Cardiff – 3 Central Square

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

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, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. We’re looking for individuals with a passion to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life. Depending on your placement area, you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio, and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job.

This is your opportunity to widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here.
Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on You Tube here where the video will be uploaded.

BBC Horizons/Gorwelion is a scheme delivered by BBC Cymru Wales in partnership with Arts Council Wales to develop new, independent contemporary music in Wales. This placement is radio & music focused and you’ll also be working within BBC Radio Wales, the national English language radio station for Wales that produces 140 hours of output a week. You could work on programmes such as Huw Stephens, Molly Palmer, Bronwen Lewis’ Country Show, Aleighcia Scott and Elin Fflur.

You could also have the opportunity to work with BBC Introducing.

• Listening to new music in the uploader
• Script‑writing
• Audio editing
• Assisting with the live radio shows in the studio
• Helping on events & gigs

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also attend learning blocks (a week or two at a time) with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised qualification, Level 3 Diploma in Digital and Creative Media. Learning blocks will be delivered in‑person.

We’re interested in your passion for working at the BBC and your enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you’re applying for
• Regular gig‑goers who are active in your local music scene
• Creative, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Interested in supporting emerging artists and contributing to music discovery
• Available to work evenings and some weekends
• Adaptability – adjusting to new situations quickly and efficiently
• Creativity – coming up new and creative ideas

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC careers site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

• 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 of the apprenticeship
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently be enrolled in another apprenticeship programme, whether with the BBC or another organisation
• No prior learning required to apply.

For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2026:
To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Essential Skills Wales Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number within the first 12 months of the apprenticeship.

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