Broadcast and Media Systems Engineer Apprentice (L6)

Summary

Engineering in the BBC develops, supports and maintains the systems and infrastructure that keeps the BBC on air. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the next generation of operations and systems engineers helping the BBC to deliver content for TV, radio, online and other digital services.

Annual wage: £21,840 a year
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Training course: Broadcast and media systems engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)
Hours: Pattern of hours may vary. Shifts tbc.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 9 September
Duration: 3 years
Positions available: 3

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As a Broadcast Engineering Apprentice, you will be working with our central Technology Operations or Systems teams to provide broadcast, distribution and production technology support to our primary broadcast facilities. Depending on where you are based, you will work on the front line, supporting TV and Radio Production networks, systems and devices that are behind our flagship services such as Radio 1, 1xtra, 2, 3, 4 and 5, BBC ONE, SIX and TEN News, BBC Breakfast, BBC Sport, BBC Children’s, World TV News, our 40 World Service Radio services, BBC London, and Arabic and Persian TV services. The teams are also responsible for our master control rooms and telecommunication network systems. You will be trained and developed to support our TV & Radio studios and infrastructure and our master control rooms.

This scheme is aimed at growing the best creative technologists for broadcasting. You’ll undertake work placements in the BBC’s engineering teams at your base to understand the systems involved in the production and broadcast of BBC output and the diverse technologies that make this possible.

You will also get BBC Academy industry training delivered by experienced trainers to learn skills on practical broadcast systems and equipment, maintenance skills and networking, and electrical safety.

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 

Where you’ll work

Salford

M50 2QH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Broadcast and media systems engineer (integrated degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Monitor and maintain operational systems through analysis and problem solving

Operate and maintain technical broadcast or networking systems following defined procedures to ensure uninterrupted service, in line with service level agreements

Apply a logical, structured approach to identifying, isolating and diagnosing root causes and addressing technical problems and resolving faults on broadcast systems and networks using appropriate tools and techniques

Use software to monitor and maintain broadcast and network system availability, interrogate data and act on any issues

Use and maintain mobile and fixed test and measurement equipment such as analysers, and act on the results

Use technical knowledge bases to support existing and new installations

Comply with own organisations policies and procedures relating to individual and group responsibilities for Health and Safety

Design systems and specifications

Produce and update system designs and documentation when required

Interpret and use technical documentation including circuit diagrams and data sheets when creating, installing or maintaining systems and networks

Identify and specify the appropriate cables, connectors and components for the required frequencies or data rates that need to be delivered

Install systems and share technical knowledge

Install broadcast and network systems, commissioning and producing appropriate technical documentation and handover to users checking these are understood

Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing, taking into account the audience and possible impact on business relationships

Provide technical advice and guidance as required

Maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Your training plan

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification alongside a degree (BEng) in Broadcast & Communications Engineering, learning both on and off the job. This involves you undertaking blended learning through a series of online and face-to-face teaching blocks at Birmingham City University, including:

Audio and Vision Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
IP Networks
Computer Science
Broadcast Technology
Database Technology
Engineering Mathematics

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Pass or above)
Maths (grade Pass or above)
This must include A Level/ Higher Maths (grade Pass or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

We are a leading early careers employer and hire more than 250 apprentices each year. We are committed to skills and talent development both inside and outside the BBC and, as one of the world’s most creative and technologically-advanced organisations for the last 100 years, a career at the BBC means learning from the best. We want people who show potential to join us at the BBC. Don’t worry if you don’t have extensive experience, it’s your passion and values we are interested in.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you can look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as an Operations Engineer, Systems Engineer, Outside Broadcast Engineer or Broadcast Engineer.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BIRMINGHAM CITY UNIVERSITY

earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283956.

Apply now

Closes on Thursday 28 November

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