Production Apprenticeship - SCQF 7 - BBC Scotland Operations - Technical Production - Aberdeen

BBC Studios Ltd; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting company is offering a Production Apprenticeship in Aberdeen, focusing on technical skills in audio and editing. This full-time, fixed-term opportunity lasts for 13 months and includes both practical experience and training towards an SCQF Level 7 qualification. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic, team-oriented, and eager to learn about production. This role provides an immersive experience in a vibrant broadcasting environment, making it an excellent launchpad for a career in media.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Networking opportunities

Employability training

Qualifications

• Passion for audio, television and digital media production.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environments.
• Curiosity about the technical elements of storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop essential sound skills, including audio capture and mixing.
• Learn editing for broadcast and online platforms.
• Attend regular training meetings with learning provider.

Skills

Enthusiasm for audio production

Teamwork in live environments

Interest in technical storytelling

Willingness to learn

Job description

Production Apprenticeship - SCQF 7 - BBC Scotland Operations - Technical Production - Aberdeen

Job Requisition ID: 34556 | Job Closing Date: 11 January 2026

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

Department: BBC Scotland Operations

Location: Aberdeen – Broadcasting House

Salary: £22,950

COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?

Join us as a Production apprentice at the BBC to kick‑start your career in a role 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 heart of British broadcasting. We’re looking for individuals with a 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, keep an eye on our webinar playlist on YouTube where the video will be uploaded.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

BBC Scotland Operations is looking for a motivated individual to join our team and train as a Technical Operator, developing specialist skills across audio, post‑production editing and media management.

BBC Scotland Operations provides expert technical skills for a wide range of Television, Radio and Digital output. From daily live news and sport to documentaries, features and major outside broadcasts, our teams help deliver trusted, creative, high‑quality output to audiences across Scotland and beyond.

Based in Aberdeen, this is a unique opportunity to develop your technical and creative skills through specialised training and hands‑on experience.

You’ll work at the heart of our busy production environment, supporting BBC Scotland across Radio, Podcasting and Television. You’ll gain experience working on location and in studio settings, contributing to local and national content that reflects life across both the north‑east of Scotland and the Nation as a whole.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

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

• Audio: Developing essential sound skills, including audio capture, live sound mixing, recording, editing, playback and technical troubleshooting. You’ll learn how great sound supports storytelling and enhances the audience experience.
• Editing (Post‑Production): Learning the craft of editing for broadcast and online platforms. You’ll gain experience in assembling stories, sound mixing and delivering content for transmission.

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 regular meetings (either in‑person or virtual) with our learning provider, working towards an industry‑recognised, SCQF7 in Creative Media qualification.

For more information on this 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 if you are:

• Enthusiastic and creative, with a genuine interest in audio, television, post‑production and digital media production.
• Team players who thrive in dynamic live environments.
• Curious about the technical side of storytelling – from acquisition through to post‑production.
• Passionate about production, willing to learn and driven to develop your technical and creative abilities.

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 looking 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.
• 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 Core Skills (Scotland) at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in Communication and Numeracy. Core skills will be embedded into learning.

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.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging and aim to provide a supportive and inclusive environment for all employees.