production assistant Review
at BBC
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
Kingston upon Hull
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.9 /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!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
3.4/5
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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
Over this apprenticeship the day-to-day jobs changed so that I could gain as much experience as possible in the production process. I mainly worked with the radio team but also go to experience the news room, tv team and socials. This involved assisting various different roles.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
very much enjoyed my placement the course work was hard at times.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
learnt all new skills with the software that the BBC use.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
well structured so you get a mixture of expereinces.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
as much as you ask for. everyone i asked for help from was nice and helped.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
enough to get a good grade. there was times i felt unsupported but i think that was slack of staff on there side.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
its welcoming and interesting
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
just be yourself
