Early Careers Apprentice Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
London
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4 /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
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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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
I upload news videos onto our social media platforms
I create content for social media based on pre-existing news stories
I create content for social media based on pre-existing news stories
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The programme is supportive and a great entry into the BBC
I sometimes wish for more work or more of a dyamic challange
I sometimes wish for more work or more of a dyamic challange
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have learnt to do so many things I didn't know before - editing videos on FCP, editing audio and visuals, filming, recording, writing to BBC standards
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Quite well structured - sometimes confusing as our apprenticeship training is done via an external provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
There are many members of staff and points of call if needed
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Bauer, the training provider, are very receptive if you need help
Our media law teacher went above and beyond to help
Our media law teacher went above and beyond to help
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I don't think much of the training is relevent - especially the in person and story telling module
I feel our day to day work is at a much higher level
I feel our day to day work is at a much higher level
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
I believe there are but I haven't joined in
the nature of the apprenticeship programme is quite social :)
the nature of the apprenticeship programme is quite social :)
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it is a supportive environment with the resources available to help build your skills
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Make sure you are working to the BBC values and making this abundantly clear
