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Job Requisition ID: 34862 | Closing: 11 January 2026. Location: Nottingham, NG2 4UU. Department: BBC Introducing. Contract: Fixed‑Term Apprenticeship, Full‑time, 13 months. Salary: £22,950.

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

It’s your chance to launch a career at the heart of British broadcasting. Depending on your placement area you could be working behind the scenes on exciting productions—from gripping dramas to live radio—and gain a recognised qualification while learning on the job. This is the opportunity to widen your production knowledge while working on content that matters to millions.

To find out more about the schemes we offer, register for one of our webinars. The webinar for this scheme takes place on Wednesday 10 December at 6pm. If you miss it, check our YouTube playlist.

BBC Introducing is a network of creative producers, presenters and music enthusiasts dedicated to discovering and supporting emerging talent across the UK. It provides a platform for new artists to showcase their work, potentially progressing to national stations such as Radio 1, Xtra, Radio 2, 6Music, The Asian Network and Radio 3. Artists like Olivia Dean, Raye, Sam Fender & Tom Grennan all had early support from BBC Introducing. The role is radio & music focussed.

You’ll be based at your local BBC Radio building with potential to work remotely on another BBC Introducing show.

• Listening to new music in the uploader
• Script‑writing
• Audio editing
• Assisting with live radio shows in the studio
• Helping on events & gigs
• Working remotely on an Introducing show or assisting with work at the BBC radio station you are based at

You’ll learn both on and off the job. In addition to placement at the BBC, you’ll 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 mix in‑person and virtual delivery.

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

We’re looking for passion for working at the BBC and enthusiasm for delivering world‑class content and operational excellence to our audiences. We focus on potential and offer the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience in different ways.

• Passionate about music and radio within the scene you’re applying for
• Regular gig‑goers who are active in the local music scene
• Creative, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• Interested in supporting emerging artists and contributing to music discovery
• Available to work evenings and some weekends

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

• Be 18 years old or over by the time the apprenticeship begins (September 2026)
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years prior to the start
• 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
• No prior learning required to apply

For candidates under 19 at 8 September 2026 you must have achieved Maths and English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, or the Scottish equivalent. If you have not achieved these qualifications, you will need to achieve Functional Skills Level 2 before the end of the apprenticeship.

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Applicants will create a candidate profile and answer a few questions—no CV or cover letter required.

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

Applicants must live within commutable distance of the role’s location. Interested in a different location? Check our other adverts—but only apply to one.

This is a fixed‑term apprenticeship—your contract lasts for the scheme’s duration.

• Industry‑recognised qualification
• Industry‑leading training through the BBC Academy and learning providers (may involve travel 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 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

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion or belief.

We take inclusivity seriously and support candidates who are disabled or have long‑term health conditions. If you need adjustments, please contact us via the Early Careers Recruitment contact form.