Post Production Technical Operator Apprenticeship - L4 - BBC Studios - NHU Edit Assistant - Bristol

As a Post-Production Technical Operator apprentice (PPA26), this is brilliant opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute - you will gain experience in:

Editing content for a variety of BBC platforms. Digitising and managing content Delivering TX files to the playout provider, and keeping systems and applications accurately up to date Teamworking and communication skills, working as part of a varied team providing services, and talking directly to other departments across the BBC

Training:

Post-Production Technical Operator Level 4.

You’ll study for your industry recognised apprenticeship qualification, learning both on and off the job. This involves attending blocks of teaching at London South Bank University, covering best practice for media ingest, storage management, media export, secure digital despatch, support for creative colleagues in content finishing and quality assessment of finished content.

Modules include: 

Video technology Audio technology Metadata and timecode Codecs and files Edit assistant operations Networks and storage Data conforming and finishing Quality control Archiving and legacy technology 

Training Outcome:

This is a fixed-term apprenticeship - your contract lasts for the duration of the scheme.

Once completed, you’ll be supported with career development, employability training, and networking opportunities to help you take your next step - whether that’s at the BBC or elsewhere in the industry. 



Employer Description:
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.

Working Hours :
19 months - 35 hours per week, exact working days and hours TBC

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience


  • Location: Bristol BS8 2LR
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
  • Posted: 06-Nov-2025
  • Posted on: findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk