Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - Radio

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Radio Derby

We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on the job, developing knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 13 months

Department: BBC Local Radio / Midlands

Location: Derby - Radio Derby

Salary: £22,950

This is your chance to launch a career at the very heart of British broadcasting. We're looking for individuals with a passion to find out how we make content and bring ideas to life. Depending on your placement area you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions, from gripping dramas to the thrill of live radio, and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job.

Find out more about the schemes we offer by registering for one of our webinars. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December  you’re unable to attend, catch the replay on our You Tube playlist.

As a Production Apprentice, you’ll learn, grow, and contribute across a variety of content. You’ll be working across live radio programmes, meeting contributors, producing video for social media and regional TV output, and crafting audio for BBC Sounds.

• Live radio programmes recording and editing audio
• Meeting contributors
• Producing video for our social media content and regional TV output
• Crafting audio for BBC Sounds

In addition to on‑the‑job training, you will attend learning blocks — up to a week at a time — with our learning provider, working towards an industry recognised apprenticeship qualification – Level 3 Production Assistant. Learning blocks may be delivered in person or virtually.

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’re not focused on your qualifications; we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience.

• Thrive on variety in your work
• Have good communication skills
• Love being part of a team

This scheme is aimed at non‐graduates. If you have a degree and you’re interested in similar roles, we recommend applying through the BBC careers site or exploring other apprenticeship schemes.

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins in September 2026
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 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

For candidates under 19 years at 8th September 2026:
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. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship, you must achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment.

Don’t let the chance slip away. If you’re eligible, click “Apply Now” – no CV or cover letter required. You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions. We’ll guide you through what comes next.

You’ll need to live within commuting distance of where this role is based. If you’re interested in a different location, check out our other adverts – but please apply to only one.

Assistance may be available to help with relocation for selected apprentices, subject to meeting the relocation criteria. Further details will be shared during the recruitment process.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship – your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

During your apprenticeship you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step – whether that’s at the BBC or…