Rating
- 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
- 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
- 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
- 4. How valued do you feel by BBC?
- 5. How well organised/structured is your programme?
- 6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?
- 6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?
- 8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?
- 9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
Over the course of this year’s apprenticeship, I’ve been led to complete more admin/researching tasks formulating good organisational skills including managing/prioritising my workload; meeting deadlines and having knowledge of how the team structures work as well as the BBC systems currently in place, an example being VCS. Working on live events such as The BBC’s Biggest Weekend or The Quay Sessions. I even got the chance to present a short film during my apprenticeship for the Comedy Department on ‘How to use your iPhone to make a film’.
I have learnt so much on this scheme i'd need a far bigger box to type in but in short, learnt many interaction skills with colleagues required that I wasn't aware of, learnt how to use internal BBC systems (VCS) as well as a number of external software (Premier Pro. Learnt so much about the processes of production and I actually understand what the different job titles do and how they stack relative to one another. Most importantly to me, is that I feel this whole year working has really helped me grown up as a person - I came to Glasgow as a child but now I feel I can say I'll be leaving as a man (Hopefully!)
I very much enjoy a lot of the programs I've been able to work on, there are many genuine colleagues who are almost inspiring from time to time to work along with. I felt that I wouldn't be able to do this job when I first came here but little did I know I would find my potential future career
This really depends on my department, if I get given a decent amount of work, if colleagues come to check I'm doing okay and they are happy to give me time occasionally to explain different aspects of their department and how it operates then yes I do feel valued. I will say no more than that this isn't always the case
Very well organised in some parts, we get plenty of training from staff and other professionals. Sometimes, I'll be honest, I have no idea what is going on in a department as sometimes colleagues don't realise you are new or don't know how the team operates. I feel there should be more emphasis to be able to stay in departments you like/ more fluidity between moving departments as I feel some departments you don't connect with at all potentially wasting 5 weeks of opportunity especially when you may have liked the previous department but weren't able to stay.
We get a fair amount of support, however more meetings are required with or tutor as 1 meeting in every 2 weeks sometimes meant I'd have to wait ages to get my work marked delaying the progress of my college work. My tutor is always upbeat and ready to dish out help! I'm sure they know the drill when we come into college very well by now
Plenty of support is given. Sometimes especially when I began the scheme, I felt a little out of my depth and felt it hard to approach people for help but this has changed as I've come to know the environment I work in and get to know more people around the building. Now there are many people I can rely on for support who have already gone out of their way for me.
Honestly, it generally breaks even. Some months I will have enough and some months I do struggle. But for the work I do, the fact I get a qualification and the chance to work at the BBC and considering the alternative options, (Uni costing upwards of 30K) I'd say I'm satisfied with my pay.
many opportunities to work off-site to work on productions,
Yes
Because the value of the knowledge and skills attained in a professional working environment make this scheme one of the best options for the younger generations as a way into the media industry
I'd say, do as much as you can! Speak, listen and interact with as many people as you can, they have so much knowledge they basically sweat it. And remember to look after yourself, it can be a hard job to do especially if you've come straight out of school and if you've had to move to a new city.
Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Information Technology
Scotland
June 2018