Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - Salford - BBC Studios - Kids & Family

BBC Studios Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's entertainment company in Salford is seeking a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice. This role offers a full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship lasting 17 months. The ideal candidate will assist with production management tasks, learn about health and safety, and support teams in creating high-quality content. Qualifications include GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent, and applicants must be over 18 by September 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to solve problems effectively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.
• Candidate must be flexible and able to handle multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shoots including studio setups and crew bookings.
• Support Production Managers in creating quality content.
• Learn best practices in production management and health & safety.

Skills

Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and teamwork ability

Resilience and a calm focused approach to challenging situations

Flexibility and motivation to manage multiple deadlines

Self-starter, adaptable to out-of-hours working

Education

Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 / C or equivalent, or Functional Skills Level 2

Job description

Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship

Location: Salford – Bridge House (Salford, M50 2BH)

Contract: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, full‑time, 17 months

Salary: £22,950 per annum

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship at BBC Studios – Kids & Family gives you a frontline entry into production management for children’s entertainment and family content.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with shoots: studio setups, crew bookings, call sheets and on‑location coordination.
• Support Production Managers and Coordinators in creating quality content for TV, audio, online and digital platforms.
• Learn best practices in production management, health & safety, safeguarding and copyright clearance.
• Assist with post‑production paperwork and reporting to ensure editorial vision is delivered.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork ability.
• Resilience and a calm focused approach to challenging situations.
• Flexibility and motivation to manage multiple deadlines.
• Self‑starter, adaptable to out‑of‑hours working where required.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• 18 years old or over by September 2026.
• Lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years.
• Legally eligible to work full‑time in the UK for the full duration.
• No other apprenticeship enrolled at the same time.
• For <19 year‑olds: Maths and English GCSE Grade 4 / C or equivalent, or Functional Skills Level 2.

HOW TO APPLY

Click “Apply Now” to create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter required. If you’re eligible we will guide you through the next steps.