BFBS – Trainee Broadcast Technician

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Join our News Operations team as a Trainee Broadcast Technician, where you’ll support a wide range of technical and operational activities across BFBS News and Sports production in the UK and overseas. This varied role will see you assisting with day‑to‑day newsroom system operations, managing media traffic workflows, supporting gallery operations, contributing to outside broadcasts, and helping maintain and coordinate ENG equipment.

You’ll work closely with technical, production, and editorial teams, providing dependable operational support across multiple parts of the broadcast workflow. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and a proactive approach—someone ready to learn, contribute, and take on a diverse mix of tasks within a collaborative broadcast environment.

This role includes practical technical tasks in studio and outside broadcast environments, which may involve equipment handling, working outdoors, and movement within live operational spaces.

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If you’re unsure if you have all the requirements for this role, please still apply as we may think you’d be a great fit!

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.

Closing date:
Tuesday 3 February 2026, but this job advert may close early if sufficient applications have been received, submit your application today

If you’re unsure if you have all the requirements for this role, please still apply as we may think you’d be a great fit!

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK

We may close this job advert early if sufficient applications have been received, so submit your application today to avoid disappointment.

BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers

We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for you financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, a range of supportive family friendly policies, subsidised private medical and access to a free GP, alongside a comprehensive employee assistance programme.

We strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute and be themselves. Our colleague-led networks – Belonging (Inclusivity and Diversity), Wellbeing, Women’s, Armed Forces and Greener – ensure everyone has a voice.