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Job description

Could a BBC Apprenticeship be the next role for you? 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. Why join this scheme? The Content Creator apprenticeship is designed to equip you with the skills to create engaging, impactful content across a range of platforms. You’ll learn how to plan and develop creative ideas, research target audiences, and produce audio, visual and written content suitable for different channels. This hands on, immersive programme combines practical workshops, interactive sessions, assignments and collaborative group projects. You’ll gain experience in creating, recording and editing video and audio content, while developing your planning, presentation and pitching skills. The scheme also provides a foundation in photography and imaging, social media and search engine optimisation (SEO), and website creation, giving you a broad understanding of modern digital content production. Want to find out more? Watch recordings from our webinar series on our Life at the BBC YouTube playlist to learn more about this scheme and other opportunities we offer, and hear from current apprentices about their experiences. Why join the team? Are you passionate about short-form storytelling and creativity? Do you love the idea of making social content for BBC dramas, comedies and documentaries? This is your chance to work with our team in Wales (or Scotland or NI) that does just that! Creative Production is part of our Nations Brand & Marketing team. We create eye catching campaigns that shine a light on the BBC’s wide range of programmes and services. This year, we’re offering a placement with our Social Team, the people behind the digital content that get audiences talking.

Responsibilities

• Play a part in creating trusted, high-quality content for BBC audiences.
• Grow your storytelling skills through hands-on experience researching, writing, producing and editing content on a range of subjects.
• Develop your digital content skills by monitoring audience trends and creating content for social media platforms, including selecting and editing clips from programmes for use on social media platforms.
• Spot opportunities for digital content, including short clips, behind the scenes moments, interviews and talent led extras.
• Learn from experienced professionals, collaborate with expert teams and develop your career at the world's largest public service broadcaster.
• You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Bring fresh, creative ideas for engaging and reaching new audiences.
• A consumer of content who follows what is happening across platforms like TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
• Able to switch between serious, issue based content and fun, high energy entertainment.
• A collaborative team player who is organised, motivated, adaptable and thrive in a fast paced environment.
• Passionate about your own self development, showing the discipline and commitment required to complete the apprenticeship.

Further Information

Contract Type: Fixed Term Apprenticeship, Full time for 15 months. Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must: Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2027. Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years prior to the start of the apprenticeship. 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. If you already have relevant experience or qualifications, your individual learning plan may be adjusted to reflect this, meaning you could complete your apprenticeship in less time. For candidates under the age of 19 years at 8th September 2027: To complete the apprenticeship, you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above or National 5 (Scotland) at C or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end-point assessment.