Description
Join the BBC as a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, working across the UK in various locations, including newsroom ingest hubs, galleries, studios, post-production areas, and on location.
As a Broadcast Technical Operator apprentice, you will gain practical experience across all aspects of live and recorded broadcasting, including camera operations, 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Operating cameras and other broadcast equipment
- Contributing to the technical production of live and pre-recorded programmes
- Working with journalists and programme makers to ensure smooth broadcast operations
- Developing your skills and knowledge in a range of technical areas, including camera operations, floor management, TV vision mixing, sound operations, and technical directing
You will study for an industry-recognised apprenticeship qualification with the National Film and Television School, learning a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio.
The apprenticeship is a fixed-term 25-month position, with a salary of £24,650.
To be eligible, you must be 18 years old or over, have lived in the UK continuously for the last three years, and be legally eligible to work full-time in the UK.
Benefits include:
- Industry-recognised qualification
- Excellent career and professional development
- Competitive salary package
- 35-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave
- Defined pension scheme
- Discounted dental, health care, and gym
- Dedicated Team Manager and Scheme Specialist
- Training and mentoring by industry professionals
- Employability and networking training and support