Apprentice Review

My role changes on a day-to-day basis, and also depending on which department I am working in. We rotate round five departments throughout the year (nine weeks in each). My role could be a camera man, runner, reporter or editor, we learn something new on the job every single day.

I have learned a lot of new skills while working in the BBC. I have learned how to edit audio for the radio on the software called Dira/VCS. I have also gained advanced skills in editing on Avid Media Composer which is used by most departments in the building.

I love the apprenticeship scheme, it has taught me so many new skills and given me opportunities I never thought I'd have. I am working with professionals whose lessons are invaluable, and I'm getting to learn about how each department works and the jobs involved, all in all it's been a brilliant experience.

The BBC apprenticeship scheme is very well run and we have a well regimented structure to our time throughout the year. We are paired with managers in each department we go to, and also with a mentor and a buddy who we can go to for advice. We also have a scheme manager who is very approachable if we ever need her help.

We have many means of which we can seek support from. We have been assigned a mentor and a buddy (previous apprentice) to help us with any advice or work we may be struggling with. Furthermore our scheme manager sets us up with a placement manager in each department to help us with our timetables and work.

Our trainer is a college lecturer and free-lancer who takes us for college two days a month. He is very helpful with any work we may be struggling with and is always there to help. We also set up meetings with him every fortnight on a Tuesday so he can keep up with our work and make sure we're on track to succeed.

I believe that the college work we must complete complies with the work we do in work. They often go and hand in hand, and if you've done something at work it will most likely be able to be used in college work. It is also good to get a qualification at the end of the year as well.

Yes there are many extra curricular activities that are available to us at work. We are offered training courses and out of work opportunities to improve our skills or simply enjoy ourselves. These are often given to us by our scheme manager or placement manager, who are always looking for extra opportunities for us

Yes

I would recommend the BBC to a friend because it is a great organisation to work for. It also has some of the best content out there and to be a part of that means a great deal. The facilities are second the none and the training is too, so anyone would be lucky to work here.

I think if I could give one piece of advice it would be to be yourself. Know why it is that you want to apply and just go for it and believe that you can do it. The people who will read or view your application should be able to feel your passion and desire to be at the BBC.