Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship – Level 4 – Bristol – BBC Studios-National History Unit

Salary: £21,840

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bristol

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business. 

Are you a natural organiser? Are you the person that family and friends turn to when a day out, get together or party needs arranging? Do you like the sound of sending film crews on location, helping to set up the studios where you record shows like TV’s The One Show or Radio’s Woman’s Hour or Live Lounge and help schedule the staff to work on these programmes? If you have a passion for working in the media industry but are unsure where to start, consider the Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship. This opportunity allows you to use your problem-solving skills to contribute to delivering world-class content to audiences worldwide.

You don’t need any experience of working in the media industry or a CV jammed full of academic qualifications. You might be about to finish school/college, start your first job or you may want to change career paths. Either way, as long as you’re over 18 when the apprenticeship starts, and have a passion for the work involved in production management, this could be your next step towards an exciting career at one of the most creative and best known broadcasting organisations in the world.

You’ve got to be interested now, right? 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/ Audio or content for online. You will learn a wide range of skills which may include preparing for shoots or live radio studios and recordings; coordinating transport; booking kit and crews; issuing information the teams need via ‘call sheets’; assisting with the management of budgets and assisting with coordinating staff training; helping on the studio floor, in the TV gallery or on the BBC’s radio stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra or Asian Network and ensuring that everyone gets paid! All the while you’ll be learning best practice from expert BBC production management teams – making sure everyone has everything they need to film/record events; checking rules and regulations so that crews/teams can work safely and ensuring everything is documented, filed and in line with privacy and licensing policies. 

To understand more about what working in Production Management is like, please take a look at the following links; 

• Please click here to find out more about when making TV content
• Please click here to find out more about when making audio content

What will you be studying?

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor-led workshops; tutorial sessions; presentations and group work. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be asked to gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an End Point Assessment that demonstrates your learning, while working towards a level 4 apprenticeship qualification. This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in Production Management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry. 

For more information on this apprenticeship standard you will be studying please click here. 

Where could the role take you?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator both inside and outside of the BBC. 

This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 17-months. 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PLACEMENT

BBC Studios – Natural History Unit 

BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is the best-known producer of natural history content in the world, responsible for some of the most globally successful factual content of the past 10 years. Founded in 1957, the NHU’s programmes have come to represent the gold standard for natural history filmmaking, winning multiple awards and honours. Our BBC output ranges from breath-taking landmarks (Planet Earth III; Mammals; Wild Scandinavia), to technically challenging live shows (Springwatch) and award-winning children’s series (Deadly Mission Shark, Andy’s Global Adventures). With a diverse portfolio of content, we are now producing programmes for broadcasters and platforms all over the world, including Prehistoric Planet for AppleTV+ 

Production Management Assistant provides administrative assistance to the production team/s in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions during various stages. 

• Responsible for the smooth running of the production office, acting as a key point of contact on the production.
• Ensures compliance with BBC policies and guidelines, in order to minimise the BBC’s exposure to risk, escalating any issues promptly.
• Supports the production management team with planning/coordinating and logistics for filming and location shoots.
• Responsible for resolving a range of diverse operational issues within the role, escalating to the Production Coordinator or Production Manager where necessary.
• Responsible for delivering value for money in the role through effective and efficient management of time and resources.
• Assists in the processes of fully and accurately capturing and managing metadata in line with BBC guidelines and policies.
• Collates accurate information in order to fulfil the commission and to enable post production documentation to be complete and accurate.
• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment at all times, escalating any issues or areas of concern.
• Proactively looks for ways of improving efficiencies within a production environment, promotes diversity and advocates for new ways of working and/or for adopting new production related technologies.
• Contributes to and helps to implement practical actions to reduce environmental impact throughout production.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have gained the skills to confidently apply for Production Management Assistant roles. The NHU is based in the heart of ‘Green Hollywood’ in Bristol: Bridgewater House, our new office space, reflects BBC Studios’ commitment to inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. 

Places on this Junior Production Coordinator apprenticeship are available in a number of teams in this location. To view the other placements in this location click here. Please note that the placement you choose will determine the department you will work in for the duration of your apprenticeship if you are selected. You are only able to apply for one department/placement per location for this scheme and any subsequent applications for that location will be withdrawn.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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. 

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.

Junior Production Coordinator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving and negotiating
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Resilient, responsible, and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to the pace of work and to out-of-hours working

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you do have a degree and you’re interested in Project Management or Business roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at BBC Careers Site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

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

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
• Must be passionate about the production management side of making content. If it’s the ‘coming up with ideas for content’ side you like about producing content, then the Production Apprenticeship will be more suitable for you. To find out more about the Production Apprenticeship please click here.

WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role

NEXT STEPS

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’! 

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC. 

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here. 

This advert is for roles in Bristol based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship. This scheme JPC25 is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location. 

Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will be required to apply for a job – this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role. 

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 17/01/2025 

ABOUT THE BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. 

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers. 

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 require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you’d like to let us know about, please contact us here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 20408. 

Salary: £21,840

Contract type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Bristol

An apprenticeship at the BBC gives you the opportunity to kick-start your career in a job you’ll love. We’re the industry leaders in early careers and are committed to your skills and talent development. As one of the world’s most creative and technologically advanced organisations for the last 100 years, an apprenticeship at the BBC means the opportunity to learn from the most respected and experienced professionals in the business. 

Are you a natural organiser? Are you the person that family and friends turn to when a day out, get together or party needs arranging? Do you like the sound of sending film crews on location, helping to set up the studios where you record shows like TV’s The One Show or Radio’s Woman’s Hour or Live Lounge and help schedule the staff to work on these programmes? If you have a passion for working in the media industry but are unsure where to start, consider the Junior Production Coordinator Apprenticeship. This opportunity allows you to use your problem-solving skills to contribute to delivering world-class content to audiences worldwide.

You don’t need any experience of working in the media industry or a CV jammed full of academic qualifications. You might be about to finish school/college, start your first job or you may want to change career paths. Either way, as long as you’re over 18 when the apprenticeship starts, and have a passion for the work involved in production management, this could be your next step towards an exciting career at one of the most creative and best known broadcasting organisations in the world.

You’ve got to be interested now, right? 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

As a Junior Production Coordinator Apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience in how content creation comes together, from concept to reaching the audience, in TV/ Audio or content for online. You will learn a wide range of skills which may include preparing for shoots or live radio studios and recordings; coordinating transport; booking kit and crews; issuing information the teams need via ‘call sheets’; assisting with the management of budgets and assisting with coordinating staff training; helping on the studio floor, in the TV gallery or on the BBC’s radio stations such as Radio 1, 1Xtra or Asian Network and ensuring that everyone gets paid! All the while you’ll be learning best practice from expert BBC production management teams – making sure everyone has everything they need to film/record events; checking rules and regulations so that crews/teams can work safely and ensuring everything is documented, filed and in line with privacy and licensing policies. 

To understand more about what working in Production Management is like, please take a look at the following links; 

• Please click here to find out more about when making TV content
• Please click here to find out more about when making audio content

What will you be studying?

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on the job at the BBC and off the job with our chosen education provider. The academic study involves attending instructor-led workshops; tutorial sessions; presentations and group work. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will be asked to gather a portfolio of evidence and work on an End Point Assessment that demonstrates your learning, while working towards a level 4 apprenticeship qualification. This apprenticeship will give you a thorough knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in Production Management and the media industry, which you can then utilise during your time at the BBC and afterwards in the wider industry. 

For more information on this apprenticeship standard you will be studying please click here. 

Where could the role take you?

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will be able to apply for job roles such as a Production Management Assistant, Production Secretary or Production Coordinator both inside and outside of the BBC. 

This scheme starts in September 2025, and you will be on a fixed term contract which means your contract is for the duration of the apprenticeship only. The duration of this scheme is 17-months. 

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE PLACEMENT

BBC Studios – Natural History Unit 

BBC Studios Natural History Unit (NHU) is the best-known producer of natural history content in the world, responsible for some of the most globally successful factual content of the past 10 years. Founded in 1957, the NHU’s programmes have come to represent the gold standard for natural history filmmaking, winning multiple awards and honours. Our BBC output ranges from breath-taking landmarks (Planet Earth III; Mammals; Wild Scandinavia), to technically challenging live shows (Springwatch) and award-winning children’s series (Deadly Mission Shark, Andy’s Global Adventures). With a diverse portfolio of content, we are now producing programmes for broadcasters and platforms all over the world, including Prehistoric Planet for AppleTV+ 

Production Management Assistant provides administrative assistance to the production team/s in order to ensure the smooth and efficient running of productions during various stages. 

• Responsible for the smooth running of the production office, acting as a key point of contact on the production.
• Ensures compliance with BBC policies and guidelines, in order to minimise the BBC’s exposure to risk, escalating any issues promptly.
• Supports the production management team with planning/coordinating and logistics for filming and location shoots.
• Responsible for resolving a range of diverse operational issues within the role, escalating to the Production Coordinator or Production Manager where necessary.
• Responsible for delivering value for money in the role through effective and efficient management of time and resources.
• Assists in the processes of fully and accurately capturing and managing metadata in line with BBC guidelines and policies.
• Collates accurate information in order to fulfil the commission and to enable post production documentation to be complete and accurate.
• Maintains a safe and healthy working environment at all times, escalating any issues or areas of concern.
• Proactively looks for ways of improving efficiencies within a production environment, promotes diversity and advocates for new ways of working and/or for adopting new production related technologies.
• Contributes to and helps to implement practical actions to reduce environmental impact throughout production.

By the end of the apprenticeship, you will have gained the skills to confidently apply for Production Management Assistant roles. The NHU is based in the heart of ‘Green Hollywood’ in Bristol: Bridgewater House, our new office space, reflects BBC Studios’ commitment to inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. 

Places on this Junior Production Coordinator apprenticeship are available in a number of teams in this location. To view the other placements in this location click here. Please note that the placement you choose will determine the department you will work in for the duration of your apprenticeship if you are selected. You are only able to apply for one department/placement per location for this scheme and any subsequent applications for that location will be withdrawn.

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?

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 look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. 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. 

Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.

Junior Production Coordinator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they:

• Have brilliant organisational skills and are great at problem-solving and negotiating
• Great at working with people; a team player and great communicator
• Resilient, responsible, and have a calm focused approach to challenging situations
• Can manage multiple deadlines and demands on your time
• Are an enthusiastic and motivated self-starter, flexible and adaptable to the pace of work and to out-of-hours working

This scheme is aimed at non-graduates. If you do have a degree and you’re interested in Project Management or Business roles at the BBC, we recommend applying for jobs at BBC Careers Site or having a look at our other apprenticeship schemes.

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

• Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025
• By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for a minimum of 3 years.
• Be eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of the apprenticeship contract.
• Not currently taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.

To apply for this scheme, you must also:

• Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level.
• Must be passionate about the production management side of making content. If it’s the ‘coming up with ideas for content’ side you like about producing content, then the Production Apprenticeship will be more suitable for you. To find out more about the Production Apprenticeship please click here.

WHAT YOU GET

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £21,840
• Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy and our learning providers (this may involve travel to locations across the UK)
• A dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist to help with your development
• Training and Mentoring by industry professionals
• A 35-hour working week, 25 days of annual leave and a defined pension scheme. Plus discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

Towards the end of your apprenticeship:

• An industry recognised qualification
• Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities within the BBC and wider industry
• Employability and networking training to help you secure your next role

NEXT STEPS

Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click on ‘Apply Now’! 

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC. 

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here. 

This advert is for roles in Bristol based office locations. Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the BBC location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship. This scheme JPC25 is also being offered in other locations, please see the corresponding adverts if you wish to apply for these locations. Please only apply to one location. 

Apprentices starting at BBC from September 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only. When you have successfully completed your apprenticeship, you will be required to apply for a job – this might be a job here at the BBC, or somewhere in the wider media industry. The BBC is committed to investing in new talent and as you approach the end of your apprenticeship, we will work with you to support you and offer you employability and networking training to help you secure your next role. 

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 17/01/2025 

ABOUT THE BBC

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. 

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. 

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. 

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers. 

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 require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you’d like to let us know about, please contact us here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 20408. 

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