Production Apprentice Review
at BBC
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing, Television/Film/Media
Plymouth
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Apprentices work with production teams on scheduling, research, logistics, and technical tasks, combining practical, hands-on experience with academic study to earn a formal qualification.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
You learn how to speak clearly, concisely, and confidently whether live or recorded. Interviewing skills. How to ask good questions, listen actively, and guide a conversation.
Storytelling - Crafting narratives, pacing information, building engagement great for content and social media too.
Audio editing and operating studio equipment (Mixing desks, microphones, sound levels, playout systems, scheduling tools)
Live broadcasting skills - Handling timing, cues, live reads, breaking news, or unexpected situations.
Writing for broadcast - Creating scripts, show links and social posts.
Developing ideas for segments, features, interviews, and campaigns.
Research skills - Finding background info, fact‑checking, prepping for interviews, and creating show content.
Social media content creation - Editing and Posting clips, writing captions, scheduling content.
Storytelling - Crafting narratives, pacing information, building engagement great for content and social media too.
Audio editing and operating studio equipment (Mixing desks, microphones, sound levels, playout systems, scheduling tools)
Live broadcasting skills - Handling timing, cues, live reads, breaking news, or unexpected situations.
Writing for broadcast - Creating scripts, show links and social posts.
Developing ideas for segments, features, interviews, and campaigns.
Research skills - Finding background info, fact‑checking, prepping for interviews, and creating show content.
Social media content creation - Editing and Posting clips, writing captions, scheduling content.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
2/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Getting an apprenticeship at the BBC is a great opportunity to get into the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Be yourself and show how passionate you are about Media Production!
