Broadcast Operator Review

As a broadcast operator my day to day job involves working and shadowing on large and local tv shows with the sound, camera, vision departments. I get hands on experience on real shows working with the crew and learning how shows run and being a part of it.

I have learnt loads of new skills! Everything from social skills development to learning to use high end broadcast equipment like microphones, cameras etc.

The experience I have got is incredible, I have worked on some big amazing shows which still feels surreal. I’m so glad I chose this over University as you can’t get this sort of experience anywhere else then an apprenticeship at the BBC

Sometimes it’s a bit messy as we have multiple managers in different locations and communications can be a bit slow and sticky but apart from that all of it is well organised

Our managers are always there if we need help, or even just a social chat when we have time! If we need help and struggling I feel I will always be supported.

They always let us know that they are there for us and make sure we are ok but sometimes feels like that’s just because they have too. Although saying that I believe they will help as much as they can if we ask

The qualification we are working towards is todo with IP and computing which really isn’t part of any job role I will do in the future. I feel there are much better courses out there that we could spend our time doing.

I know in some of the bigger offices there is much more social activities going on but in my office I’m not aware of much, yet I get on with all my colleges and it’s nice spending time them.

Yes

The experience I have got can’t be got any ware else and I wouldn’t trade in the memories and experiences I have got for the world.

Apply! Honestly, when I applied a never believed I would never get last the first stage. Be confident in who you are! Everyone has a story and and I’m sure the BBC will want yours!