Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Factual, Education and Digital

Production Apprenticeship – Level 3 – Factual, Education and Digital – Belfast

BBC Northern Ireland invites applications for a fixed‑term apprenticeship to support the delivery of factual, educational and digital content for BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle and BBC Northern Ireland.

• Fixed‑term apprenticeship, full‑time, 13 months
• Salary: £22,950 per annum
• Location:
  
  Broadcasting House, Belfast

This apprenticeship offers an opportunity to launch a career in one of the world’s leading broadcasters. Apprentices will learn on the job, gain a recognised Level 3 Production Assistant qualification and work on a variety of productions ranging from live radio to digital content for BBC Sounds.

• Work closely with the Digital team to create content for BBC Sounds, BBC Radio Ulster/Foyle and BBC Northern Ireland.
• Develop and produce content across a range of outputs.
• Participate in all aspects of digital production from idea development to delivery on BBC and third‑party platforms.
• Contribute to Bitesize productions and support educational and corporate outreach activities in schools and community settings.

• Enthusiastic about creative production and new media.
• Experience or strong interest in how audiences engage with social media.

We are looking for candidates who bring potential and transferable strengths; we do not require specific qualifications prior to the apprenticeship.

• 18 years old or older by the start of the apprenticeship (September 2026).
• Uninterrupted residence in the UK for the last 3 years before the start of the apprenticeship.
• Legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.

Additional eligibility for under‑19 applicants: must possess Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) or achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the start of the apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships are applied for through the BBC careers site. No CV or cover letter is required; create a candidate profile and complete the brief application. If you meet the eligibility criteria, we will guide you through the next steps of the process.