Content Creator Apprenticeship - Level 3 - FirstLookTV - Stratford-upon-Avon

Contract Type: 16 Months Fixed-Term Contract

Location: This opportunity is available to those who live within a commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon. 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 CV37 7GZ. Please note there will be no reimbursement of travel to and from work.

Salary: £22,950 per year.

Do you have a passion for creating engaging content?

Can you bring stories to life with your creativity?

Are you keen to start your career in content creation, 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 3 Content Creator Apprentice.

Through the BBC’s Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, you will be employed by the BBC and placed at FirstLookTV in Stratford-upon-Avon for duration of your apprenticeship. The BBC will work with FirstLookTV and Bauer Academy to oversee your successful progress on the apprenticeship.

The Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship helps you gain experience in the exciting worlds of content creation and social media. You’ll learn on-the-job, developing your knowledge and skills while working towards your production apprenticeship qualification with our learning provider, Bauer Academy.

FirstLookTV are an internationally established television production company creating a broad range of factual content. They produce high quality, innovative programming from factual, specialist factual, documentary and investigative programmes as well as studio entertainment. Their powerful, story-led content has produced high ratings and won multiple awards.

Main Responsibilities

What will you be doing on the apprenticeship?

• Assist in planning and developing compelling content that aligns with editorial briefs, production schedules, and budget considerations.
• Contribute to the preparation, creation and formatting of powerful, story-driven written, visual, and audio content for use across various digital platforms.
• Support the technical and creative teams by receiving, organising, and delivering production materials for editing in a timely and secure manner.
• Ensure all content reflects the tone, sensitivity, and factual accuracy required for true crime storytelling.
• Upload and manage digital content across social media platforms, ensuring consistency with FirstLookTV’s brand and audience expectations.
• Use analytics tools to monitor engagement and evaluate the effectiveness of content, suggesting improvements based on performance data.
• Adapt content for different platforms to maximise reach and audience engagement.
• Maintain an organised and secure content archive to ensure efficient access and retrieval.
  
  

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 Bauer Academy and based on the apprenticeship standard.

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 Content Creator Apprentices are those who can demonstrate they are:

• Strong communicators who can express ideas clearly.
• A team player who can deal with unexpected challenges.
• Flexible and have an adaptable approach to work.
• Detail oriented, ensuring accuracy in all aspects of their work.
• Skilled in time management, able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective problem solvers, able to think on their feet and find quick solutions.
• 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.
• Staying informed about trends in factual content, digital storytelling, and social media to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Engaging in continuous professional development to enhance creative, technical, and editorial skills.
• Demonstrating maturity, discretion, and sensitivity when working with emotionally challenging or graphic subject matters.
  
  

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 Stratford-upon-Avon.
• 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 Thursday 31st July at BBC Birmingham.
• Be able to start on 15th September 2025.
  
  

What You Get

During your Apprenticeship:

• A starting salary of £22,950 per year
• Industry-leading on-the-job training
• Teaching from our learning provider Bauer Academy, 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 on ‘Apply Now’!

Once you’ve set up your candidate profile, you just need to complete the questions in the job specific information section on the application. We don’t require you to upload a CV or Cover Letter. We are looking for your potential to bring difference to the BBC.

If you’re eligible for the scheme, you will receive more information about the stages of the process and what to expect. A general overview of the application process can be found here.

Please note that you must live a commutable distance from the location to which you are applying for this apprenticeship - there is an expectation for you to be working in the office.

Apprentices starting at the BBC from 2025 will be placed on a ‘Fixed Term’ contract. This means your contract is for the duration of your apprenticeship only.

Applications for this role/scheme are due to close on 17/06/2025.

About The Bbc

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here.

Support with your application

Our ambition is that the BBC is for everyone and should include everyone. We are proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and committed to removing disability-related barriers.

 

We take inclusivity seriously and want to ensure all candidates who are disabled or have long-term health conditions receive the support and adjustments they need. If you require reasonable adjustments for the application process or have access needs, you’d like to let us know about, please contact us here and we’d be happy to have a conversation in confidence to discuss how we can support you through the process. The job requisition ID for this role is 24511 FJAA.

FirstLookTV are an internationally established television production company creating a broad range of factual content. They produce high quality, innovative programming from factual, specialist factual, documentary and investigative programmes as well as studio entertainment. Their powerful, story-led content has produced high ratings and won multiple awards.