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 well organised/structured is your programme?
- 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
- 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
- 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
- 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
- 9a. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?
- 9b. Why?
- 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to BBC?
On a day to day basis, I help my camera mentor load up the van with equipment, carry camera kit to and from location, help set up for interviews and also practice my editing. Also, I am a back watcher for my cameraman for when we are in a public place and he/she is walking backwards while filming.
I've done courses in manual handling, lighting, editing, filming and sound. I've developed the ability to work unsociable hours, being flexible and how to deal with difficult situations. I am able to interact with a whole range of professionals and members of the public. Also, I've learnt the basics of scriptwriting, treatments, consent forms and call sheets.
I work with an amazing team of people who are really easy to work with, supportive and helpful. I love that I get to travel all around the UK and gain exclusive access to places such as Downing Street. It's a dream job and I enjoy it very much.
It Is really well structured. I have my yearly structure of training given to me months in advance. I have monthly meeting with my college tutor and manager for a review. I always know what I'm doing for my placement days in advance which helps me to plan my workload and schedule to avoid any clashes.
I received a lot of support from my manager, mentor and colleagues. We maintain a high and regular level of communication. They always check to see how I'm doing and if I have a problem they are always available to have one to one talks with me. This gives me reassurance that I have a solid team of people working around me.
I receive a lot of support from my mentor. If I am behind on work or need to re submit then she will be sure to chase me up and keep me updated with my progress. If I miss a deadline then it's not problem to get more time.
My qualifications has taught me about stuff that I would never learn on my placement. I learnt about regulators, audiences which helps me to understand more about my role and how it should be carried out. I am more aware of other aspects of the media world which is helpful.
There are a lot of professional networking events where directors, executives, editors etc come and give a talk. We are always sent an internal invite to attend these events. Also, there are gym, dance, yoga classes and many more. It's really nice to interact with people in higher positions.
Yes
It's an amazing company which offers world class training. They make you feel welcome, give you endless support and help you to grow as a professional and as a person. You will gain an experience of a lifetime, travel, have fun and I would highly recommend this to everyone.
Be yourself! the BBC want hardworking, eager people who are true to who they are. Don't remind BBC how great they are because they already know. Show them how hungry you are and what you will bring to their company compared to someone else. Furthermore, try to showcase when you've worked as part of a team.
Details
Level 3 Apprenticeship
London
May 2019