Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios Unscripted - The Science Unit - London

BBC Studios Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major media company is offering a full-time Production Apprenticeship for 13 months in London. The role involves learning on-the-job while developing skills in factual storytelling across various productions. Candidates will engage in researching content, shaping stories for diverse audiences, and contributing to exciting new formats. This apprenticeship is aimed at non-graduates and requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a genuine passion for science. The salary is £22,950 plus London weighting.

Qualifications

• Genuine curiosity and passion for science.
• Strong analytical research skills.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Research content and create engaging stories.
• Shape content for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to new format development.

Skills

Passion for science

Analytical research skills

Excellent organization skills

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Relationship building

Interest in emerging technologies

Audience awareness

Job description

Production Apprenticeship - Level 3 - BBC Studios Unscripted - The Science Unit - London

Job Requisition ID: 35271 • Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026 • London, GBR, W12 7FA

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

Department: Factual Production

Location: London – Television Centre

Salary: £22,950 (£5,441 London Weighting)

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as an apprentice at BBC Studios 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 for 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 where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

BBC Studios Science Unit is a global leader in premium factual storytelling. We combine world‑class journalism with deep specialist knowledge to create content that captivates, educates, and inspires. Our work sparks curiosity and conversation, making science accessible and relevant to audiences everywhere. From blue‑chip landmark series such as Walking with Dinosaurs and Human to popular science series such as The Secret Genius of the Modern World and our award‑winning audio unit.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

As a Production Apprentice, this is a brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute – you could be:

• Researching content with an ability to take complex information and distil it into clear and engaging stories.
• Helping to shape content that speaks to diverse audiences with relevance and creativity.
• Working across a variety of our shows.
• Contributing to the development of new formats.
• Learning innovative ways to make content.

You’ll be learning both on and off the job. This means that, in addition to 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 framework 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:

• A genuine curiosity and passion for science and our output.
• Strong analytical research skills with rigorous attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to build relationships with scientists and contributors.
• An interest in emerging technologies.
• Good audience awareness.

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

To be eligible for an apprenticeship at the BBC, you must:

• 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.

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.

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DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Our apprenticeship roles are also subject to you having the required qualifications that we have deemed to be necessary for your role and the requirement of the training provider for your scheme. The offer would be subject to you undergoing and meeting the requirements of a skill scan process with the BBC nominated training provider to determine your eligibility.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct employment screening checks which include reference checks; eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

DIVERSITY, INCLUSION & BELONGING STRATEGY

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

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.

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’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you through the process.

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.