Production Management Apprentice Review

by BBC

Rating

7.2/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

At the moment I am in the office getting things sported for the summer. I'm booking travel for the talent and crew, I'm filling in albert for the certification and helping out if any of the team need me to do anything.

8/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt how to make a risk assessment, how to deal with expenses all the technical things like that. It has also helped me with my people skills as I am moving around teams so I have to communicate with a lot of people.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the placement part of my program. It's a lot of fun and I am learning a lot on the job. The training side of it can be a bit overwhelming.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The placement side of it is incredibly well structured I know exactly what I'm doing. However the training is a little ambiguous at tines and could be planned better.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I receive a lot of support. There are regular meetings and they are always checking in.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

I don't get that much, they normally teach us the lesson and leave us to it but I'm sure if I emailed and asked for help they would provide.

6/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

At the moment, what I have learnt during training I have not had to use during placement. I think that being on placement and learning on the job is so much more effective than being in a classroom.

3/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are many.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

A great and creative environment to work in and they value you and you're career progress.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

Be honest and yourself and show you're creative side. Be individual.