Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Sounds - Social Media - Salford

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

Job summary

A leading media organization in Salford is offering a Production Apprenticeship for individuals eager to start a career in broadcasting. The full-time role includes filming, publishing content, and engaging with a creative team. Open to non-graduates, the apprenticeship features hands-on training and an opportunity to gain an industry-recognized qualification. Candidates should have a passion for media and a willingness to learn, while working on exciting projects in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Industry-recognized qualification

Training and mentoring by industry professionals

Career development support

Qualifications

• Interest in creating content for social media.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with big brands.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Filming behind-the-scenes content for productions.
• Publishing content during events like Glastonbury.
• Writing performance insights for teams.
• Contributing to strategy review sessions.

Skills

Social media creativity

Editing audio and video

Professionalism

Passion for radio, music, and sport

Education

No prior qualifications required

Job description

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Sounds - Social Media - Salford

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

Department: BBC Sounds

Location: Salford - Dock House

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to give yourself the opportunity to kick‑start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re committed to your skills and talent development. You’ll learn on‑the‑job, developing your knowledge and skills in an area that interests you, while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.

WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?

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. This is your opportunity to widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, you can register to join one of our webinars here. Please note that the webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10th December at 6pm. If you’re unable to attend or have seen this after that date, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on Youtube here where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

We are a team of social media publishers, editors and creators helping users discover our national radio stations, live music events such as Radio 1’s Big Weekend, our BBC Sounds app content such as podcasts like Traitors Uncloaked, and live news and sport commentaries like Premier League football. We run channels, create campaigns, and bring the best moments to fans and users in the spaces where they spend their time.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Filming a new behind the scenes format with a radio presenter
• Publishing content to our channels during Glastonbury or Radio 2 in the Park
• Writing and sending regular messages sharing performance headlines and insights to teams and stakeholders
• Sharing feedback about our strategy and tactics in regular review sessions
• Working alongside a busy, creative team

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. This means that as well as learning on your placement at the BBC, you’ll also 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 will be a mixture of in‑person and virtual delivery.

For more information on the apprenticeship standard you will be studying, please visit this link.

YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY

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; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.

If you can bring some of these skills and experiences, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply. We’re looking for an individual who:

• Might already be a creator on social media platforms
• Is interested in editing audio and video
• Is a passionate fan of radio, music, sport and podcasts
• Can maintain professionalism when working with some of the biggest artists, presenters, and brands in the UK.

Download the BBC Sounds App on your phone online to have a look at:

• BBC Radio 1 (@bbcradio1) | TikTok
• BBC Sounds (@bbcsounds) | TikTok
• BBC Radio 2 (@bbcradio2) | Instagram photos and videos
• BBC Radio 3 (@bbcradio3) | Instagram photos and videos
• BBC 5 Live Sport (@5livesport) | Instagram photos and videos

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• 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 the age of 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 qualification. If you have not achieved these qualifications by the start of your apprenticeship, you will be required to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of your apprenticeship when you take your end‑point assessment.

READY TO APPLY?

Don’t leave yourself wondering “what if?” this could be your chance to be part of something exciting. See yourself thriving in this role? Just click ‘Apply Now’!

You’ll create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – no CV or cover letter needed.

If you’re eligible, we’ll guide you through the next steps of the process and what to expect.

You’ll need to live within a commutable distance of where this role is based. Interested in a different location? Check out our other adverts – but please only apply to one.

The BBC recognises that some people who are applying for a BBC Apprenticeship Scheme may need to relocate to a new location for the role and this might not be possible due to your personal financial constraints. Relocation support is offered to a limited number of apprentices each year and would be considered for this position, subject to meeting the relocation support qualifying criteria. Further details will be shared with applicants during the recruitment process. Details on the wider support available at the BBC can be found here.

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 elsewhere in the industry.

BENEFITS OF THE SCHEME

• Industry recognised qualification.
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK).
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development.
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals.
• A bespoke BBC apprenticeship experience including apprenticeship development days and membership of the BBC Apprenticeship community.
• Employability and networking training and support to help you secure your next role.
• The opportunity to apply for financial support for relocation subject to eligibility.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

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

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT

We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long‑term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the recruitment process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form and we’d be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.