The Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator apprenticeship sits within BBC London Operations as a full-time, 25-month fixed-term scheme. Apprentices develop technical operating skills while supporting live and recorded BBC productions across studios, newsroom ingest hubs, post-production and location work. Training with the National Film and Television School covers television and radio, with travel for in-person learning and flexibility for out-of-hours work. Applicants must be 18 by September 2027, meet UK residence and work eligibility rules, and have little or no relevant experience.
What the job involves
- Gain experience in live and recorded broadcasting, including camera work on location, studio technical roles, directing, lighting, editing and graphics for regional and national programmes
- Help deliver BBC content using broadcast technology, including satellite trucks and IP systems for outside broadcasts
- Develop an understanding of how technical production, editorial decisions and audience engagement shape content for television and digital platforms
- Study towards an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification through on- and off-the-job learning
- Train in camera operations, floor management, TV vision mixing, sound operations and technical directing
- Learn multi-skilled shoot-and-edit work, picture and audio editing, and ingest and library functions
- Travel to in-person learning blocks and other apprenticeship activities when required
- Work from London Broadcasting House and across newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production areas and locations
What’s required
Qualifications
- No qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level
- No Level 3 or higher qualification in the apprenticeship subject, or extended BTEC or degree in media, television, film, audio or radio production
- For applicants under 19 on 7 September 2027, GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or equivalent, or completion of Functional Skills Level 2 before the end-point assessment
Experience
- Little or no work experience in the subject area
Skills & knowledge
- Interest in media content and the technical production behind its delivery to audiences
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Curiosity about how things work
- Strong organisation and problem-solving skills
- Enthusiasm, adaptability and flexibility for out-of-hours work
Checks & eligibility
- Legal eligibility to work full-time in the UK throughout the apprenticeship
Other
- At least 18 by the apprenticeship start in September 2027
- Continuous UK residence for the three years before the apprenticeship starts
- Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship
- Live within commuting distance of the role and travel for required apprenticeship activities
What’s offered
- On-the-job learning and skills development
- Apprenticeship training with the National Film and Television School
- Career development support
- Employability training
- Networking opportunities
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