Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - SCQF - BBC

Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - SCQF 7 - BBC Scotland - Glasgow

Job

Requisition  | Job Closing Date: 24 November 2026 |

Location:

Glasgow, G , G511DA

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed-term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 17 months
DEPARTMENT: BBC Scotland
LOCATION: Glasgow - Pacific Quay
SALARY: £24,650

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.

Are you a natural organiser with a passion for media? The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at the BBC could be your perfect start. You may help with the set‑up of filming on location or in the studio for one of our programmes like The One Show or schedule crews and freelancers for Women’s Hour. No media experience or qualifications needed - just enthusiasm and problem‑solving skills.

Whether you’re finishing school or changing careers, this hands‑on role offers a pathway into production management at one of the world’s leading broadcasters.

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.

Places on the Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship are available across a range of teams at this location, as well as in other locations. You can find details on other placements in this location on the BBC Early Careers website.

Start your career in Production Management. As a Junior Production Coordinator apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced Production Managers and Production Coordinators, helping to create high‑quality content for TV, audio, online and digital platforms.

BBC Scotland’s Music, Entertainment & Events, Sport, and Impact teams create a wide range of content that connects with audiences across TV, radio, and digital platforms. From live music and major sporting events to powerful documentaries and entertainment shows, our work reflects life in Scotland and beyond. As an apprentice, you’ll support the production teams by helping with logistics, coordination, and on‑the‑ground activity that brings our content to life.

This apprenticeship could lead to job opportunities as a:

• Production Coordinator
• Production Secretary
• Production Manager

As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice this is a brilliant opportunity within BBC Scotland to learn, grow, and contribute – you may:

• Assist with shoots, studio setups, crew bookings, and call sheets
• Booking transport and accommodation
• Support budget management, raising payments for suppliers and broadcasters
• Applying for accreditations/permits/visas
• Learn best practices in health & safety, and compliance

By the end of the apprenticeship, you’ll have the skills and confidence to take the next step in your career, applying for roles such as Junior Production Coordinator or Production Management Assistant.
To find out what it’s like to work in a Production Management team, please take a look at the following links;

• Learn what BBC Production Management is and how it helps bring programmes to life
• Watch this video to learn about the day‑to‑day responsibilities of a Production Coordinator at BBC Radio Ulster

This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work within a Production Management team and the media industry, which you can then utilise…