Drummer TV is delighted to announce that we are partnering with the BBC on a new apprenticeship opportunity! The application window closes on 15th June 2025, so don’t delay!
The role is a Post-Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship (level 4).
Contract Type: 16 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Location: This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of central Bristol. There is an expectation of being in the office full time, we therefore recommend a maximum of one hour to / from base which for this role is BS1 1EL. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.
Salary: £22,225 per year.
Do you have a passion for the technical side of broadcast media?
Can you keep everything running smoothly with your organisational skills and reliability?
Are you keen to start your career in post-production, by learning the skills you’ll need to be successful?
You don’t need a CV to apply. Your passion and natural abilities are what we’ll assess to see if you’re the most suitable for this role.
The BBC Flexi Job Apprenticeship Agency (FJAA) is offering an exciting opportunity to be a Level 4 Post-Production Technical Operator Apprentice.
Through the BBC’s Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, you will be employed by the BBC and placed at Drummer Television in Bristol for duration of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with Drummer Television and London South Bank University to oversee your successful progress on the apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is your opportunity to gain experience in the exciting worlds of media production. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider, London South Bank University.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?
Importing and backing up media from various sources.
Creating and maintaining sync maps for efficient editing.
Performing basic rushes assembly to prepare footage for editing.
Keeping rushes logs up to date and maintaining clear asset records.
Organising and archiving media files to ensure easy retrieval.
Setting up and de-rigging filming equipment for use on location.
Providing DIT (Digital Imaging Technician) support on location, including data wrangling and ensuring the integrity of digital files.
Managing drive maintenance and logging to keep track of storage devices and their contents.
Troubleshooting technical issues related to post-production equipment and software.
Making basic edits under supervision.
Quality control checks to ensure all media meets technical standards and is free from errors before final delivery
General administrative and other duties to support the wider team as required.
What will you be studying?
You’ll be studying your industry recognised qualification, learning both on- and off-the-job in a programme delivered by London South Bank University and based on the apprenticeship standard. Where appropriate, we’ll also give you BBC Academy training, delivered by our experienced trainers.
An apprenticeship requires full commitment and discipline from the learner. Alongside experiences and training, there is an expectation of wider self-learning and the requirement to meet learning objectives and deadlines, as outlined by the apprentice standards. Apprentices must show the BBC that they are dedicated to accomplishing the knowledge, skills and behaviour requirements outlined in their apprenticeship learning plan.
ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE?
We’re interested in your passion and enthusiasm to deliver world-class excellence to our audiences. We look for positive people who live our values and ensure our culture remains inclusive and full of opportunities. We’re not focused on your qualifications; instead, we look for potential and offer you the opportunity to apply your transferable strengths and experience to work in different ways.
Throughout the selection process, we’ll be looking for evidence of how you demonstrate each of the BBC’s values and behaviours. Our values guide everything we do. They define what you can expect from the BBC and what the BBC expects from you. Find out more about our values here.
Great Post-Production Technical Operator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they are:
Passionate and curious about media content and the technical production side of how that content reaches the audience.
Calm under pressure and a clear communicator.
Fascinated by how things work.
Brilliant at organisation and great at problem-solving.
Enthusiastic self-starters, flexible and adaptable to out-of-hours working.
Passionate about their own self-development, showing the discipline and commitment required to complete the apprenticeship.
Capable of building and maintaining professional relationships within the industry.
Some knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would be desirable or have an interest in, and be willing to learn BSL.
To be eligible for this apprenticeship, you must:
Be aged 18 or over when the apprenticeship starts in September 2025.
Live within a commutable distance of Bristol.
By the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025, have lived in the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
Be eligible to work in the UK full-time for the duration of this fixed-term contract.
Not currently be taking part in an apprenticeship scheme supported by the BBC or another organisation.
To apply for this scheme, you must also:
Not have completed or hold qualifications in the apprenticeship subject at the same or higher level. If you do, we recommend applying for jobs at careers.bbc.co.uk or looking at other apprenticeship schemes at a higher level.
Be available for the in-person assessment which will take place on Friday 25 July 2025 at BBC Studios, Bridgewater House, Counterslip, Bristol, BS1 6BX.
Be able to start on 15th September 2025.
WHAT YOU GET
During your Apprenticeship:
A starting salary of £22, 225 per year
Industry-leading on-the-job training
Teaching from our learning provider London South Bank University, and where appropriate, BBC Academy training (may involve travel to locations across the UK)
A Placement Manager who will oversee your hands on learning and development
A dedicated BBC team including a Scheme Specialist and Scheme Advisor to guide you through your employment and the apprenticeship
A 35-hour working week and 20 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
Access to the Nest Pension scheme, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Remote GP; access to BBC Unmind and Occupational Health.
Towards the end of your apprenticeship:
An industry recognised production apprenticeship qualification
Lots of experience to help you seek out new challenges and work opportunities across the creative industries.
NEXT STEPS
Don’t leave yourself thinking ‘what if?’ — this is your chance to be part of something special. Think you’re the right candidate? Click here to apply!