Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Introducing

Position Summary

Become a Production Apprentice at BBC Introducing, based in York – Radio York. You’ll learn on the job while working towards a Level 3 Production Assistant apprenticeship qualification, earning £22,950 for 13 months of full‑time work.

• Listen to new music in the uploader
• Write scripts
• Edit audio
• Assist with live radio shows in the studio
• Help on events & gigs
• Possibly work remotely on another BBC Introducing show or support the local BBC radio station where you are based

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you’re applying for
• Active in your local music scene, including attending gigs
• Creative, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Interested in supporting emerging artists and contributing to music discovery
• Available to work evenings and some weekends

• Be at least 18 years old by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start date
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
• No prior learning is required to apply
• For candidates under 19 on 8 September 2026, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) – otherwise, Functional Skills Level 2 will be required before the end‑point assessment

No CV or cover letter is needed; you’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. If you’re eligible, the BBC will guide you through the next steps. You must live within a commutable distance of York – Radio York; for other locations, refer to other adverts.

Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process. This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship lasting the duration of the scheme.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. It is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved. Our apprenticeship roles are subject to the qualifications deemed necessary by the training provider and a skill scan process.

Employment screening checks, including reference, work‑eligibility, safeguarding and adverse media checks, will be conducted. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory checks.