Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - BBC Audio - Speech Radio

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Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London - BBC Audio - Speech Radio (20396)

Main Responsibilities

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/ Audio or content for online. You will learn a wide range of skills which may include:

• Preparing for shoots or live radio studios and recordings
• Coordinating transport
• Booking kit and crews
• Issuing information the teams need via ‘call sheets’
• Assisting with the management of budgets and assisting with coordinating staff training
• Helping on the studio floor, in the TV gallery or on the BBC’s radio stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra or Asian Network
• Ensuring that everyone gets paid

All the while you’ll be learning best practice from expert BBC production management teams - making sure everyone has everything they need to film/record events; checking rules and regulations so that crews/teams can work safely and ensuring everything is documented, filed and in line with privacy and licensing policies.

To understand more about what working in Production Management is like, please take a look at the information linked on making TV and audio content.

What will you be studying?

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending:

• Instructor-led workshops
• Tutorial sessions
• Presentations
• Group work

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be asked to gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an End Point Assessment that demonstrates your learning while working towards a level 4 apprenticeship qualification. This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in Production Management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry.

For more information on this apprenticeship standard, please refer to the appropriate link.

Where Could the Role Take You?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as:

• Production Management Assistant
• Production Secretary
• Production Coordinator

These roles can be both inside and outside of the BBC. This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 17 months.

A Little Bit About the Placement

BBC Audio - Speech Radio

The production teams in BBC Audio create and deliver more than 100 hours of original audio every day across Radio 1, 1Xtra, The Asian Network, Radio 2, 6Music, Radio 3, Radio 4 and the World Service, as well as content for BBC Sounds. Our podcasts and radio programmes are heard around the world. We work with some of the biggest names in music, entertainment and journalism and bring the greatest festivals and events to life for our audiences. You could expect to work with the teams making speech programmes for Radio 4 such as Woman’s Hour and Front Row or working with the teams producing weekly programmes for Radio 4 such as The Media Show and Start the Week. Our teams make programmes for:

• 1Xtra and Asian Network in Birmingham – and The Archers
• Radio 1 and 6 Music programmes in London and Salford
• Daytime programmes on Radio 2 and a variety of programmes on 6Music
• Classical music programmes in London and from Salford
• Programmes in London for the World Service including Outlook and The Conversation

If you’re enthusiastic about audio production, speech, and music – this could be just the placement for you!

The Production Management Assistant (PMA) supports the production teams by providing administrative assistance to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions. This could be:

• Meeting and greeting guests
• Working in studios
• Typing up running orders and scripts
• Organising production meetings
• Arranging contributors/staff travel
• Processing any payments needed
• Completing production paperwork
• Scheduling resources to productions

Essentially, the PMA role is supporting the production teams, whether in the office, studio, or on location – planning and coordinating the teams and productions.

Places on this Junior Production Coordinator apprenticeship are available in several teams in this location.

Are You the Right Candidate?

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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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.

Junior Production Coordinator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving and negotiating
• Are great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Are resilient, responsible, and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to the pace of work and out-of-hours working

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you do have a degree and are interested in Project Management or Business roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at the BBC Careers Site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

Eligibility

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years
• Be eligible to work in the UK full-time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract
• Not currently take part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level
• Be passionate about the production management side of making content

What You Get

During your apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840 (+ £5,318 London Living Allowance)
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave, and a defined pension scheme
• Discounted dental, health care, gym and much more

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry-recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role

Next Steps

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’!

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job-specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found on the BBC Careers Website.

This advert is for roles in London-based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship. This scheme is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for those locations. Please only apply to one location.

About the BBC

We are in the top 50 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK and the industry leaders in early careers, hiring more than 250 new apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from some of the most respected and experienced professionals in the business

We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and values we are interested in.

At the BBC you can complete an early years scheme in one of five broad areas: Business, Digital, Engineering, Journalism and Production. We need the best people from all backgrounds to work with us. All of our schemes allow you to gain on-the-job experience, a salary and training at the BBC. Our apprenticeships also allow you to gain a formal qualification. Discover, with us, which opportunity would be best for you and your career journey.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.