Early Careers Apprentice Review
at BBC
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Television/Film/Media
Jersey
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
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:
5/5
I create graphics for the evening programme using After Effects. I go out and film with journalists for packages or piece to cameras. I have a choice of directing, using the vision mixer, sound desk, and lighting desk.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the programme a lot because the things I am learning has helped me in the workplace. In addition, I have gained invaluable friends since starting and connections in the industry.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New skills:
1. Filming with a Sony A7 and adding the attachments to them for audio.
2. Editing using Final Cut Pro for the News
3. Learnt how to use a vision mixer, sound desk, and the intricacies of both
4. How to rig up band equipment, such as drums, and connecting wires to a wall box
1. Filming with a Sony A7 and adding the attachments to them for audio.
2. Editing using Final Cut Pro for the News
3. Learnt how to use a vision mixer, sound desk, and the intricacies of both
4. How to rig up band equipment, such as drums, and connecting wires to a wall box
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
We have been given the full 2-year timetable with the learning blocks we'd be at for our learning provider. In addition, we have been given summaries of what we will be learning at the start of the apprenticeship, giving us a structured view of the programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a lot of support from my employer. I am due to have an ADHD assessment and they have been supporting me throughout this process, and understand the needs that should be supplied to me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Through my learning provider, I am learning how to collaborate with other people, and learn the technicalities of the equipment I use in my workplace. This allows me to understand the equipment I use every day and to work with others.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
With where I'm living, there are rarely any extra-curricular activities to get involved at work. However, in other regions there are more opportunities for these activities.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
Yes
Why?
1. Chance to gain vital connections in the media indsutry
2. Meet new people who will help you grow in your role and career
3. Gain valuable skills and knowledge of the industry, and the equipment used
2. Meet new people who will help you grow in your role and career
3. Gain valuable skills and knowledge of the industry, and the equipment used
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
If you need to submit any video type work, ensure you have everything that showcases your skills in the industry—such as graphics (editing in general), filming, etc.
Broadcast and Media System Engineer Apprentice
at BBC
- Degree Apprenticeship
- Central London, London WC2N 5DU, UK
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4.4
