Broadcast Technical Operator Apprentice

Join the BBC as a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, a fixed-term apprenticeship for 25 months, focusing on live and recorded broadcasting, technical production, and operational excellence.

As a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, you will gain practical experience across all aspects of live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations on location, studio-based technical roles, directing, lighting, editing, and graphic design for regional and national BBC programmes.

You will contribute to the delivery of high-quality content for BBC shows, using advanced broadcast technologies such as satellite trucks and IP systems for outside broadcasts.

You will develop a strong understanding of how technical production, editorial decisions, and audience engagement work together to shape compelling content across TV, digital, and online platforms.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Gaining practical experience in live and recorded broadcasting
• Contributing to high-quality content delivery
• Developing understanding of technical production and audience engagement

You will study for your industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job with the National Film and Television School.

The apprenticeship will cover a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio, including:

• Camera Operations
• Floor Management
• TV Vision Mixing
• Sound Operations
• Technical Directing
• Shoot and Edit Multi-Skilled Operator
• Picture and Audio Editing
• Ingest and Library functions

Benefits include:

• Industry-recognised qualification
• Competitive salary of £24,650
• Excellent career and professional development
• Flexible benefits, including 25 days annual leave, a defined pension scheme, and discounted dental, health care, and gym
• Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist
• Training and mentoring by industry professionals

Eligibility criteria:

• Be 18 years old or over by September 2027
• Have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years
• Be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK
• Not currently enrolled in another apprenticeship programme
• Not already hold a qualification in the same subject area at the same or a higher level