Broadcast Engineer Review

by BBC

Rating

8.4/10

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

Each day is highly varied at the BBC. My role regularly includes operating cameras, lighting sets, editing news packages and going out with the crew.

8/10

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

During this apprenticeship I have learnt a lot of new skills in every role I do. For example, I can now shoot and edit a news package from start to finish.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I thoroughly enjoy the programme as I learn new things constantly, and every day is extremely varied which keeps it interesting and fresh.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

The BBC supports me in day-to-day work life and there is always someone to talk to if I am struggling or have an issue I want to raise.

8/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Considering that I was the first intake on my apprenticeship. The programme has been very well organised to ensure that we learn a lot and get taught by the best at placement.

8/10

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

The college training provider does give us support, yet due to the fact that our college is quite a distance from our placement bases it does sometimes present a challenge.

7/10

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

My managers provide me with a lot of support both at work and college. Every single one of my colleagues at work is always happy to help, and I can ask questions without the fear of getting a bad reply.

10/10

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

In relation to other apprenticeship salaries it is quite decent. Although in comparison to a working wage it isn't great, but it's enough to get by.

8/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

This varies very much due to placement location, but for me there have been voluntary opportunities that have furthered my learning.

7/10

9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

It's a corporation that is known across the world which provides the best training of any media service. The workplace is a happy place and there are many job opportunities once you're in.

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

Make sure to be yourself in interviews and applications! They are looking for someone with personality who is also polite and hard working.