Open Music Trainee - Technical Production

BBC Studios Ltd; Remote; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company in the UK is offering a BBC Open Music Trainee position focused on Technical Production. This paid six-month program allows participants to gain hands-on experience in radio broadcasting, including mastering audio editing and equipment operation. Ideal candidates are over 18 and demonstrate a passion for music and broadcasting. The scheme promotes inclusivity, encouraging applicants from under-represented groups. The role starts in May 2026 and offers a competitive salary among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible 35-hour working week

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over by May 2026.
• Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK during the traineeship.
• No previous BBC experience required.

Responsibilities

• Operate studio equipment and support live outputs.
• Edit audio with industry-standard tools.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.

Skills

Desire to learn about broadcasting

Passion for music sharing

Team collaboration

Job description

BBC Open Music Trainee – Technical Production

Job Requisition ID: 36408 • Closing Date: 1 March 2026

Start date: 04 May 2026 • End date: 30 October 2026 • Scheme duration: 20 days across 6 months (weekday and weekends)

Salary: £25,000 (plus travel expenses where applicable) • Location: Open to everyone in the UK (training mainly in London and Salford)

Deadline for applications: Sunday 01 March 2026, 23:59

What is BBC Open Music?

BBC Open Music is a training and development scheme that brings together creatives, musicians and aspiring radio or technical producers from all genres, backgrounds and regions across the UK. It’s designed to help you build new skills, spark fresh ideas, and explore collaboration within orchestral and classical music broadcasting at the BBC.

Why Join the Scheme?

The BBC Open Music trainee scheme offers a paid 6‑month training and development programme focusing on either Radio & Live Events Production (creating music radio programmes) or Technical Production (sound recording and engineering).

Trainees will take part in 20 paid training & development days spread over 6 months, including:

• Time with a matched mentor at the BBC – including radio production staff and sound engineers working on programmes and events at the BBC
• Opportunities such as masterclasses, training days specific to each pathway, and hands‑on experience with BBC Radio 3, the Proms and BBC Concert Orchestra
• A chance to network, build contacts and form relationships across Radio & Music at the BBC
• Gain live‑event experience through working with BBC teams on music radio productions, including a collaboration for BBC Radio 3’s Friday Night is Music Night

Technical Production (Pathway)

If you want to learn about the technical side of radio broadcasting then the Technical Production traineeship could suit you. Roles include:

• Operating studio and gallery equipment, including mixing desks and audio routing systems
• Supporting live output by monitoring levels, signal flow and broadcast quality
• Editing and preparing audio using industry‑standard tools
• Setting up and maintaining equipment for studio and location recordings
• Troubleshooting technical issues to keep programmes on‑air
• Working with production teams to deliver smooth, high‑quality technical output

Your Skills and Experience

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals over 18 (by 1 May 2026) from across the UK. We particularly seek people from under‑represented groups in the radio and music sector, including Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, people who are deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent, and people from working‑class backgrounds.

Eligibility

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the traineeship begins in May 2026
• Be legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the entire duration of the traineeship
• This opportunity is aimed at individuals that have not previously worked at the BBC or gained experience through a BBC scheme

You don’t need formal qualifications or any experience in radio or classical music to apply – you just need a curiosity for exploring what a career in this area might look like. You would be a good fit if you:

• Have a desire to learn and explore whether classical music broadcasting at the BBC could be the right path for you
• Have a passion for sharing music with others
• Demonstrate an excitement to collaborate with others, particularly with other BBC Open Music trainees and teams across BBC Radio and Music
• Would like to develop a career as a technical producer (for the Technical Production pathway)
• Demonstrate a passion for capturing music using current technologies, combined with the creative side of music production

How to Apply

We are looking for your potential. You can only apply for one pathway – choose Radio Production or Technical Production based on your strengths and interests.

1. Complete the application form – no CV or cover letter needed.

2. If selected for the next stage you will be invited to a short online interview (sent within 48 hours of submission). Interviews will take place online on 24‑26 March 2026.

3. We aim to inform all candidates of the final outcome by Tuesday 17 March 2026.

For reasonable adjustments, please contact at [e-mail].

For more information, visit bbc.co.uk/openmusic.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are judged solely on individual merit.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief.

Benefits

• Fair pay and a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave (plus option to buy extra 5 days)
• Defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym membership
• Professional development and excellent career opportunities
• Flexible working – discuss with us during the application, selection or offer stages
• Inclusive and values‑based organisation

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and will give priority consideration to those at risk of redundancy.

Disability Confident

If you need reasonable adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or the role, email [e-mail].

Contact

[e-mail] – general queries.