Want to Pursue a Career with BBC? Here are Trainee and Graduate Schemes You Need to be on the Lookout for in 2024 (Open to Everyone)
Want to Pursue a Career with BBC?
Whether you are a school leaver, graduate or looking for an opportunity to change your career, BBC has early careers schemes on offer to get you on the right track and into a job you will love. For those looking for an on-the-job scheme without a formal qualification. Depending on your level of education and experience, you may be eligible to join our Production Advanced Scheme, our Research and Development Graduate Scheme, or our Software Development Graduate Scheme.
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Production Advanced Trainee Scheme
The BBC’s Production Advanced Scheme is well-established as a ‘gold-standard’ start in the industry. If you’re bursting with creative ideas you want to turn into great TV, audio, online or social media content, this 18-month scheme could be the first step in your career. We’re looking for individuals with potential and a passion for making great content. You’ll need to be 18 when you join, be eligible to work in the UK, and have Maths and English GCSEs at 9-4/A-C or National 5s (Scotland) at A-C or equivalent. On completion you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent role at the BBC.
Research and Development Graduate Scheme
This two-year rotational programme is designed for innovative engineers, researchers and technologists with an interest in the future of media. You’ll use your creative and technical skills to get your ideas turned into real products, services and standards. You will need to have graduated with a 2.1 BSc in a technical subject with a high quantitative or programming element and be eligible to work in the UK. On completion of the programme you’ll be eligible for promotion to R&D engineer, you might choose to go on to become a chartered engineer or apply for other roles within the BBC.
Software Development Graduate Scheme
This two-year rotational programme is designed for passionate software engineers looking to drive innovation and shape the future of the BBC. To join this course, you must be able to demonstrate your software engineering experience. This may be through a computing-related degree or you might be a self-taught coder. There is no upper age limit for applications. On completion you will get a permanent position in software engineering at the BBC.
Benefits of the Scheme
- A salary of £22,442-£32,500 depending on scheme (+ living allowance where applicable)
- A dedicated team manager and scheme specialist to help with your development
- Professional teaching and mentoring by industry experts
- Industry-leading training through the BBC Academy
- Minimum 25 days of annual leave days and bank holidays
- Defined pension scheme
- Discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
Working at BBC
As the world’s largest and longest-standing public service broadcaster, BBC has a unique role that informs culture and democracy in the UK and overseas. Attracting and retaining the very best talent is at the heart of delivering for their audience. Its benefits are designed to reward, support and develop the people. BBC has a role in building a creative, inclusive culture that’s full of opportunity where its staff is meant to thrive, produce their best work and feel valued for their output.
Why BBC?
The BBC offers a unique breadth of opportunity. Its diverse teams thrive on innovation and creative ambition. No matter the team you join or the role you’re in, career growth is guaranteed. When you join BBC, you’ll learn from world-leading experts and team up with bold, diverse voices to develop and grow together. You’ll be involved with content seen by millions of people around the world – and feel a true sense of purpose in your work, every day.
Departments in BBC
Brands, Marketing and Audiences
Commissioning & Editorial
Content Production
Corporate Functions
Data & Analytics
Human Resources
Operations
Sales & Business Development
Technology & Product
