Technical Production Apprentice
Glasgow
Are you all about the techy side, love cameras and sound and you'd love to learn more about behind the scenes?
Want to bring your passion for Media and Tech to the BBC?
If your answer to any of these is yes, then we want to hear from you!
During this scheme you will get first-hand work experience and hands-on training whilst studying towards a Level 3 in Creative and Digital Media, which is delivered by a local learning provider.
Role Responsibility
BBC Scotland Operations team provide specialist craft skills to a wide range of programme makers across TV, Radio and Online. Our teams work on various output from live daily Radio and TV News and Sport programmes; to major Outside Broadcasts such as TRNSMT, Scottish Cup Final and Hogmanay Live; as well as Studio entertainment programmes like Mrs Brown's Boys, Hit List, Ready, Steady, Cook and Swashbuckle!
Over 12 months we will train and develop you through specialised training and work placements in craft areas including Cameras, Sound, Vision, Newsgathering and Media Central. You will also get an overview of our editing, dubbing and graphics functions. You will be mentored by craft specialists from within BBC Scotland.
The type of experience you may gain in these areas would be for example:
Your work in sound, across both radio and television, will involve setting microphones, rigging and testing radio microphone systems, building and operating PA systems either as part of programme making or support content.
In Vision Engineering you will work with studio vision systems involving distribution and control of video signals to broadcast requirements. You will line up monitors and cameras for programme use both in the studios and in outside broadcast situations.
In cameras you will be shooting content under direction that will either be live to air or for recorded programmes.
After successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could be applying for roles such as;
Assistant Post Production Operator
Camera Assistant
Audio Assistant
Technical Operator
Are you the right candidate?
Does this sound like the scheme for you? Here is what we are looking for...
You will:
Have an interest in the technical side of programme making - cameras, sound, vision and lighting and how they interact with each other.
Be able to work well under pressure in a broadcasting environment
Love working with other people and be able to demonstrate that you are a great team player.
Be interested in the shows and programmes created by the BBC
Be able to balance your time between your busy work placements as well as your college study and additional training.
Be flexible and adaptable due to the pace of work ,learning and production demands- working at the BBC isn't always a Monday to Friday, 9 to 5 job.
This scheme is aimed at non graduates. If you already have a media or production degree or equivalent qualification this scheme may not be for you, as it may duplicate training and experience you have already had. We would encourage you to look at our Production Trainee Scheme or consider searching our other vacancies for entry level roles via BBC Careers Hub
You must not be planning to do this scheme as a gap year programme.
If you have had 12 months or more continuous paid production work in the media industry, or at the BBC, we would encourage you to search for other roles in the BBC that are more relevant to your level of experience via BBC Careers Hub
We are unable to accept your application if you do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
The Benefits and Package:
You will get up to 5 weeks of annual leave per year as well as an additional days leave over the festive period, known as our "Corporation Day".
You will receive a salary of £14,250.
A recognised SCQF Level 7 Creative and Digital Media qualification delivered by our lerning provider.
BBC Staff Perks including discounts on many high street and online services/products.
A dedicated Scheme Manager who will develop you throughout your training programme.
Professional mentoring to aid your personal development by industry professionals.
The chance to wear the famous BBC Staff lanyard and ID card by working for the world's leading public service broadcaster!