Production Management Assistant / Runner Review

by BBC

Rating

10/10

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

What is great about this Apprenticeship is that you end up doing something every day. Each day is a challenge and you learn new skills all the time. Therefore, I do not have any 'day-to-day' jobs however my job has included anything from Ordering camera equipment to assisting on a shoot.

10/10

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

I have learnt so much in the first 3 months on this Apprenticeship. I have fulfilled roles as both runner and production management assistant and feel I could competently complete both job roles successfully after the Apprenticeship.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Every day I look forward to going into work. There is always a new challenge and the people are a pleasure to work with.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by BBC?

The BBC has made me feel so valued. For example, I have now been entrusted to organise a whole shoot. This, as I'm sure can imagine, makes me feel trusted and like I'm really evolved in the projects.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

It is the first year on the programme that we have had an Apprenticeship Coordinator and she has really helped to organise extra training and make the Apprenticeship run as smoothly as possible.

10/10

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

They have been excellent and even though I haven't had any major issues, I feel that if I did the support is there.

10/10

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

My Employer has been really great and often organises appraisals to give feedback on my progress. Therefore, when work is busy I would feel comfortable to ask for the support.

10/10

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

The salary meets all of my needs with travel etc.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are always social opportunities and groups to attend which is great and the team quite often go out for lunches too which is great.

10/10

9. Would you recommend BBC to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

So far, I have learnt so much and will have a years experience at the end of this course. Compared to media graduates who still need media experience. Therefore, I feel an Apprenticeship is a much better route into the TV industry.

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

The application process may seem daunting but take your time and if there's an online application, keep within the word limit.