BBC promises 100 MediaCity apprenticeships

BBC North is launching a new entry level apprenticeship scheme at its new MediaCity headquarters.

The broadcaster, which is moving 2,300 staff to the new facilities at Salford Quays in the next year, said the apprentices would work across all divisions at the site.

At present Radio 5 Live, sport, children’s, and the future media department are moving to MediaCity along with BBC Manchester.

The first apprentices will join in September with 25 on-site by May 2012. The BBC said many of the apprenticeships will have a digital media or technology focus, reflecting the move to multi-platform broadcasting.

The scheme is open to people in Greater Manchester with negligible or no work experience or qualifications. Apprentices will be part of the scheme for 12-18 months.

Richard Deverell, chief operating officer, said: “From the very beginning BBC North has been committed to playing a role in the future economic prosperity of the North of England.

“This new apprenticeship scheme is a unique and long-term initiative that will offer a real training opportunity in the Greater Manchester area, bringing new people into the BBC as well as strengthening and enriching the creative industries across the region.”

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