Broadcast Operator Apprentice Review

by BBC

Rating

9.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Broadcast Operator Apprentice. Day-to-day: I have started working on the media hub, liaising with journalists and correspondents to ensure that they're footage is uploaded in full onto the server for editing and use in all news bulletins. Taking in the weather footage and also OSs (Outside Sources) for all news programmes is also an important role on the media hub.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Yes, Massively.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my working day every single day... its always interesting.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

Highly, I feel I've become part of the team almost immediately.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised, however the college side of the apprenticeship was messy. Never given a printed hand-out overview of the course and were left guessing what to do in the earlier days. Its steadily improving.

7/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Regular meetings and close contact!

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Regular meetings and close contact!

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Fairly well, It is difficult to manage rent in a new city as part of my wage but it is manageable.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Plenty of opportunities.

10/10

9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

An incredible experience and company to work for where young peoples ideas and values are respected and listened to.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?

Throw everything you have into the application and take any opportunity to flesh out your application... Editing, filming and sound mixing are all good skills but they are only useful in an application if they belong to an enthusiastic employee.