Early Careers Apprentice Review
at BBC
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Journalism and Publishing
Somerset, UK
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
Help complete tasks. Arranging interviews. Interviewing people, filming things, working on a radio show as a producer. Meetings and training.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
It is a very good programme, I enjoy it a lot. Get to meet many great people and the training is very efficient and good.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I can now audio edit and video edit using various software.
Communication skills have improved.
Communication skills have improved.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
very well organised, we have our managers swell as apprentice advisors who help oversee everything. We are given a timetable which gives us a heads-up for the next few months about where we would be ect.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
The managers are brilliant, there are regular meetings to address any issues and offer support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty of support, they are very good at helping and no question is to silly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It is very good, I wouldn't be able to do half the things I do in my office if it wasn't for the training.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
There are but depending on your base it may have to be a commute.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because it's a great place to work, everyone is creative and interesting. There are also lots of benefits from working for the BBC.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Just go for it and in your application process just be yourself!
Broadcast and Media System Engineer Apprentice
at BBC
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Central London, London WC2N 5DU, UK
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4.4
