Post-Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - Level 4 - London - London Broadcasting House
Contract Type : Fixed-Term Apprenticeship, Full-time for 25 months
Location : London – Broadcasting House, W1A 1AA
Salary : £22,950 (+ £5,441 London Weighting)
Job Requisition ID : 31985
Job Closing Date : 13 November 2025
This role is part of the BBC Extend programme for disabled people. The BBC is committed to providing workplace adjustments and support for people with disabilities. If you need adjustments or have questions about the Extend programme, please contact the Early Careers Recruitment team via the reasonable adjustments option.
COULD A BBC APPRENTICESHIP BE THE NEXT ROLE FOR YOU?
Join us as an apprentice at the BBC to specialise in post-production technical operations. As an apprentice you will learn on-the-job, develop industry-recognised skills, and work towards an apprenticeship qualification with one of our learning providers.
WHY JOIN THIS SCHEME?
The BBC’s broadcast services tell stories that matter to people. Through this apprenticeship you could become part of the next generation of highly skilled Post-Production Technical Operators.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
This apprenticeship is an entry-level opportunity to work at the front end of post-production in the newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production areas and on-location.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT
As a Post-Production Technical Operator (PPA26) you will :
- Edit content for a variety of BBC platforms.
- Digitise and manage content.
- Deliver TX files to the playout provider and keep systems and applications accurately up to date.
- Work collaboratively with a varied team and communicate across departments.
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification. Teaching blocks at London South Bank University cover best practice for media ingest, storage management, media export, secure digital despatch, support for creative colleagues in content finishing, and quality assessment of finished content. Key modules include :
Video technologyAudio technologyMetadata and timecodeCodecs and filesEdit assistant operationsNetworks and storageData conforming and finishingQuality controlArchiving and legacy technologyFor more information on this apprenticeship standard, visit the link on the BBC careers site.
YOUR SKILLS AND ELIGIBILITY
We are looking for applicants who are passionate about media content, stay calm under pressure, possess organisational and problem-solving skills, can manage multiple deadlines, and are enthusiastic, flexible, and adaptable to out-of-hours working.
This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you have a degree, you may explore other apprenticeship schemes on the BBC careers site.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Age 18 or over by September 2026.Lived in the UK continuously for the last 3 years before the apprenticeship starts.Legally eligible to work full-time in the UK for the duration of the apprenticeship.Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme.Identify as disabled under the Equality Act 2010.Educational prerequisites :
For candidates under 19 on 8 Sep 2026 : achieve Maths and English GCSE grade 4 / C or above (or equivalent).READY TO APPLY?
No CV or cover letter required. Create a candidate profile and answer a few questions – ‘Apply Now’!
Applicants must live within a commutable distance of the role’s location. The apprenticeship is fixed-term for 25 months. Completion will provide career development, employability training and networking opportunities.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the essential characteristics of the role. It is not a complete, detailed account of all duties.
All applicants will undergo standard BBC employment screening checks.
BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA.
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