Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Scotland Technical Production; Radio Gaelic

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Scotland Technical Production (Radio) - Stornoway - Gaelic

Contract Type:
Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time for 13 months. Department: BBC Scotland Operations.

Location:

Stornoway (BBC Radio Scotland & BBC Alba). Salary: £22,950.

This is an opportunity to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. Depending on your placement area, you could work 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.

• Sound:
  Learn how to capture, mix, and deliver clear, high‑quality audio for live and pre‑recorded radio programmes.
• Studio Operations:
  Operate broadcast equipment, manage studio set‑ups, and ensure smooth technical delivery during live output.
• Outside Broadcasts:
  Support live radio coverage from locations across the Western Isles and mainland Scotland, helping bring events to air.

You will also attend regular meetings with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised SCQF 7 qualification in Creative Media.

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.

• Enthusiastic and curious, with a real passion for radio production, sound, and storytelling.
• Team player who enjoys working as part of a creative team, thrives in live broadcast environments, and is eager to learn technical skills that keep our radio output on air.
• Genuinely interested in radio and committed to developing technical and creative abilities – no previous broadcasting experience required.
• Fluent in Gaelic to serve our Gaelic‑speaking listeners.

This scheme is aimed at non‑graduates.

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026.
• 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 is required to apply.

For candidates under 19 in September 2026, you must have achieved Core Skills (Scotland) at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in Communication and Numeracy.

To apply you will create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed. Eligibility will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

Further details and support information can be found at the BBC careers site.

Disclaimer:
This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, including principal accountabilities and required skills. It is not a complete or detailed account of all duties. Offer is subject to meeting eligibility and training requirements.