Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Apprenticeship (L3)
BBC Public Service
Hull, HU1 3RH
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 28 November)
Posted on 23 October 2024
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Summary
Working alongside journalists and programme makers are a dedicated team of technical operators who make sure the broadcast equipment and technology side of our business run smoothly. This apprenticeship is an exciting entry level opportunity to join the BBC working at the front end of technical operating in sound and/or vision.
- Annual wage
- £21,840 a year
- Training course
- Broadcast and media systems technical operator (level 3)
- Hours
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Pattern of hours may vary
35 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 9 September
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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 Technical Operator Apprentice your college learning with the National Film and Television School will introduce you to a wide variety of skills across both TV and Radio.
You will also gain many of the following skills via on the job ‘learning by doing’ supplemented by first class training across BBC training sites:
- 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
Hull
HU1 3RH
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
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL(THE)
Your training course
Broadcast and media systems technical operator (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Broadcast and Media Systems Technical Operator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:
- You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job
- This involves attending blocks of teaching at the NFTS throughout the apprenticeship, with access to their industry standard facilities, and industry experts
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Pass or above)
- 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
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
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 will be able to able to look for job opportunities inside or outside the BBC such as a Multi-Skilled Technical Operator, Camera Operator, Sound Engineer, Studio Director, Graphics Assistant, Lighting Assistant or Floor Manager
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
NATIONAL FILM AND TELEVISION SCHOOL(THE)
earlycareersrecruitment@bbc.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283725.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 28 November)
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