Production Coordinator Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Project Management
London
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Production Coordinator organises the production of a BBC programme from development to post-production. This involves organising travel & accommodation, booking crew, locations & equipment, creating call sheets, formatting scripts and completing post-production paperwork.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I enjoy the work experience at the BBC itself, I did not enjoy the apprenticeship work at Bauer.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes I have learnt a lot about the production process in TV, as well as soft skills such as communication and team work.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The Bauer programme felt disorganised, the BBC work felt structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received support from my employer with regular check-ins and contacts I could go to when I needed help.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
I received little support from my training provider, and the support given felt mediocre.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
My qualification had little to no help on performing my role better - my performance was solely helped by my experience working on the job at the BBC
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, though I do wish they were advertised more
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
My experience working at the BBC exposed me to great opportunities and contacts that I will use for the rest of my career, I got to work on well-made programmes and with some wonderful people.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
The qualification training by the outside provider was mediocre at best, but it was worth it to work at the BBC.
