Production Apprenticeship Level 3 Radio

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time, 13 months

Department: BBC Local Radio / Yorkshire & Lincolnshire

Location: Sheffield – Radio Sheffield

Salary: £22,950 per annum

This is your chance to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. You’ll work behind the scenes on exciting productions ranging from gripping dramas to live radio, gaining a recognised qualification while learning on the job.

Join one of our webinars to learn more – the next session is Wednesday 10 December at 6 pm. If you can’t attend, find the recording on our You Tube playlist.

BBC Local Radio Sheffield delivers trusted local news and information, celebrates community, and supports the Make A Difference initiative. Studio‑based shows are complemented by community‑focused content and local sport.

• Record and edit live radio programmes.
• Produce video for social media and regional TV output.
• Create audio for BBC Sounds.
• Support varied content production, including early‑morning, evening, and weekend operations.

• Thriving on variety in work.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team‑player mindset.
• Passion for producing world‑class content and operational excellence.

• Must be 18 years old or over by September 2026.
• Have lived in the UK for the last 3 years continuously before the apprenticeship starts.
• Legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the apprenticeship duration.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.
• No prior learning required.

For candidates under 19 at 8 September 2026 you must provide proof of Maths and English GCSE (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.

No CV or cover letter required. Click “Apply Now” to create your candidate profile and answer a few questions. You must live within commuting distance of Sheffield. If you wish to apply for a different location, please apply to that specific advert only.

Relocation support may be available for a limited number of apprentices, subject to qualifying criteria.

During the apprenticeship you’ll receive career development, employability training and networking opportunities to help you progress within or beyond the BBC.

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