The BBC has opened applications for its apprenticeships starting in September 2027, giving school and college leavers a paid route into broadcasting without needing a degree. Applications opened on 3 November 2026 and the general window closes on 24 November 2026, although the BBC warns that some schemes may have different closing dates, so applicants should check each advert.

Opportunities are available across journalism, production, business, engineering and technology, with placements in locations around the UK. Roles include production assistant and junior production coordinator apprenticeships, alongside broadcast technical operator and other schemes run with BBC Studios. The apprenticeships are paid, with salaries advertised from £24,650, plus London weighting where applicable.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old by September 2027, meet the BBC's UK residency and right-to-work requirements, and generally not already hold a qualification at the same or a higher level in the same subject area. The BBC does not sponsor visas for apprenticeships. Candidates do not need to submit a CV or cover letter; instead they apply through the BBC's early careers website, where they can find the scheme that fits them and follow the instructions for that opportunity.

The BBC says applicants should apply to only one apprenticeship scheme, and should check the closing date on the individual job advert before applying, as dates can vary by role and location. The schemes are aimed at non-graduates, and the BBC points graduates towards its main careers site instead.

For anyone considering a career in media, the apprenticeships offer on-the-job training with a learning provider, working towards a qualification while earning a salary. With the 24 November deadline approaching, interested applicants should not leave it to the last day, as some schemes may close earlier.

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