BBC Production Apprenticeships open for applications
Academy website editor Monday, 13th May
2013 12:40 GMT
Applications are now open for BBC production apprenticeships in creative and digital
media and broadcast production
co-ordination.
These apprenticeships will combine work experience in the industry with a programme of study and training developed by the BBC Academy with Westminster Kingsway College. Aimed at people aged 18 and over, they will provide the skills, knowledge and connections needed to produce highly employable apprentices who are ready to take on roles across the broadcasting industry.
Potential apprentices don’t necessarily need any A-levels to apply to the
schemes, but will need good GCSEs in maths and English and a demonstrable
interest in pursuing a career in the media. They’ll also need to be able to
attend a month of training in London, starting on 30 September 2013, before
embarking on their first placement, which will be based in either London or
Salford.
“We’re looking for people who are really passionate about the media,” said Madeline Ferguson, talent manager, BBC Academy. “They’ll need to be full of ideas, and interested in creating content across TV, radio and online. Great people skills are also crucial.”
The Production Apprenticeship runs for a year and leads to a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an A-level) in Creative and Digital Media. Apprentices will take on runner and team assistant positions on three different four-month-long assessed placements both within the BBC and at indies, as well as undertaking periods of study and training.
Previous apprentices have worked on everything from EastEnders to Luther and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee coverage while building up great contacts within the industry.
“I chose not to go to university in favour of accepting a position on the apprenticeship and crack the television industry,” said a former apprentice who has continued to work at the BBC. “I'm very grateful I did, because I am incredibly lucky to be in my position at such a young age, with clear sight to what I want to achieve in my career.”
The 15-month Production Co-ordinator Apprenticeship is a new scheme which leads to a Level 4 qualification (equivalent to a foundation degree) in Broadcast Production Co-Ordination. It consists of four industry work placements interspersed with periods of training and development, and will set trainees on the path to becoming a production manager.
Production co-ordinators are at the centre of the programme, doing everything from setting up outside broadcasts to post-production paperwork and budgeting. They need to be good at problem solving, have strong organisational skills and be great at working in a team. While some work experience is preferred for the role, it’s an applicant’s potential that really matters.
Both apprenticeships are open for applications until 27 May 2013 on the BBC Careers website.
These apprenticeships will combine work experience in the industry with a programme of study and training developed by the BBC Academy with Westminster Kingsway College. Aimed at people aged 18 and over, they will provide the skills, knowledge and connections needed to produce highly employable apprentices who are ready to take on roles across the broadcasting industry.
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We’re looking for people who are really passionate about the mediaEnd Quote Madeline Ferguson, BBC Academy
“We’re looking for people who are really passionate about the media,” said Madeline Ferguson, talent manager, BBC Academy. “They’ll need to be full of ideas, and interested in creating content across TV, radio and online. Great people skills are also crucial.”
The Production Apprenticeship runs for a year and leads to a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to an A-level) in Creative and Digital Media. Apprentices will take on runner and team assistant positions on three different four-month-long assessed placements both within the BBC and at indies, as well as undertaking periods of study and training.
Previous apprentices have worked on everything from EastEnders to Luther and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee coverage while building up great contacts within the industry.
“I chose not to go to university in favour of accepting a position on the apprenticeship and crack the television industry,” said a former apprentice who has continued to work at the BBC. “I'm very grateful I did, because I am incredibly lucky to be in my position at such a young age, with clear sight to what I want to achieve in my career.”
The 15-month Production Co-ordinator Apprenticeship is a new scheme which leads to a Level 4 qualification (equivalent to a foundation degree) in Broadcast Production Co-Ordination. It consists of four industry work placements interspersed with periods of training and development, and will set trainees on the path to becoming a production manager.
Production co-ordinators are at the centre of the programme, doing everything from setting up outside broadcasts to post-production paperwork and budgeting. They need to be good at problem solving, have strong organisational skills and be great at working in a team. While some work experience is preferred for the role, it’s an applicant’s potential that really matters.
Both apprenticeships are open for applications until 27 May 2013 on the BBC Careers website.
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