How I Got On The BBC Production Apprenticeship | James' Studio

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My life has changed a lot since we last spoke so this is chapter 1 of a few long chatty videos! Hope you like it!
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[@katiejulesxoxo]

Ah this has helped so much thankyou!! I'm currently in year 12 but I really want to do the bbc apprenticeship and work on strictly, It's my favourite show! I'm so glad you've done this video so I know what to expect with the process, etc :)

[@James_Hancock13]

Aw I’m pleased you found the video helpful and somewhat inspiring

[@MemeManDan]

Hopefully we both get in lmao

[@spoonamy3287]

loved this video it was very interesting and I’m so happy that you got what you wanted!

[@finmotion8733]

Thanks for telling your story, I found it very useful. I'm leaving school this year and am looking forward to applying :)

[@jieunfilm]

I love your story!!! thank you for the long chat video! I hope I could be like you in some day and get in BBC! Love your story!

[@fantasticesther]

This is really a great story to hear, I’m in my last year of college and everyone is applying for universities but I’ve come to the realisation that the education system doesn’t work for me. It’s likely that I have adhd and autism and I just struggle to pick up things in a school environment (for heck sake I’m 18 years old and still only know my 2 & 5 times tables when my peers can do them up to 12) I want to leave education behind me so I’m leaving this year and probably taking a gap while I get just a regular job so I can learn to drive and in my spare time set up a KZbin channel and just let media become a special interest again. Then I want to apply for apprenticeships hopefully the more hands on experience will be a better way for me to learn.

[@James_Hancock13]

I felt something similar too, I got bored being talked to constantly because it would never go in. On the apprenticeship there is still lessons similar to college but they make up a small fraction of the year and by far are worth the vast experience you get! Good luck with your application

[@simijadee5079]

Wow I didn’t no that was so steps into getting in. Currently doing the application with no help 😭 feel like giving up already

[@artistryenchantingproducti5527]

I'm going to apply this year. I'm going to an apprenticeship fair in March and hopefully they are there because I want to talk to them before applying. I want to work for BBC in the production side, because I am very creative and good at come up ideas for shows and me and my friend is working on a few shows together for KZbin. I would be good at filming and recognising great ideas from other people.

[@James_Hancock13]

Thanks for your comment! I hope you applied in the end?

[@thegamingcookie4476]

This really helped bro. I got to the part where they want me to do the online assessment!

[@James_Hancock13]

That’s amazing well done! Pleased the video helped!

[@theEmilytelly]

love your story 🥰

[@kalemmills]

Thanks this video has really helped

[@ondanomada]

congrats man, nice story

[@ezgiaksakal7476]

Hello. Thank you so much for doing this video. I have been accepted to BBC production apprenticeship assessment centre. I am so worried. What can you advise me. What do they mean by presentation in the form of a pitch and what should I take care of during the group interview?

[@James_Hancock13]

So a pitch essentially like a sales presentation of an idea. It’s just coming up with an idea that you’re passionate about and selling it to them. Passion is key in my opinion.

[@veronicareka]

I applied for the BBC Production Apprenticeship and got invited to complete the online application which I completed and then they invited me to complete an online assessment which I didnt expect, I completed them as best as I could but I still havent heard a response. :(

[@chambersproductions7371]

Me neither, exact same situation I still haven’t got a response yet lol

[@rebeccalee1307]

Loved this video, If you live near the city do you have to stay in accommodation or can you commute in? :)

[@James_Hancock13]

If you’re already a commutable distance then don’t worry with moving. So if you’re already in London stay there but if your like me and Lincolnshire then moving was my best option

[@ayikobuanoel6462]

Wao thanks for this video. I am a Ugandan interested in this apprenticeship program. Do i qualify to apply? if yes, when can i apply?

[@tigerthrifts6806]

I have a level 3 Btec in photography and digital imaging. Would you not recommend this apprentiship for someone like me? As ive hardly done any videography at all just all still imagery

[@elliewoods1901]

Thank you so much for this!! I’m in sixth form and I want to do a production runner apprenticeship when I leave. Do you know if the application process is as long as complex as the ones you went through? I have no idea how to find the apprenticeships either 😭

[@James_Hancock13]

Glad this video inspired you! A lot of the apprenticeships get posted around January-April so just keep an eye on all the career pages. I don’t know if you can do one specifically in production running. The one I did was just production which includes that. But I’m sure there could be an opportunity out there that gives you exactly that. Sometimes (the best advice I’ve got) you have to take whatever you can get to get in the door and then move your way to where you want to be.

[@elliewoods1901]

@@James_Hancock13 thank you! Only just seen this message, sorry to ask did you do yours in London? Because I’m going to have to try and go to Salford, but I’m worried that there’s less opportunities for actually working on a production. If I was to go for any production apprenticeship, I would learn how to do it, cause I keep thinking to myself I don’t know what that is but I’d learn😭. Thank you so much, you truly don’t understand how much you’ve helped me!

[@Celder21]

@@elliewoods1901 Have you applied yet

[@elliewoods1901]

Cant believe i commented on this vid a year ago but i have been invited to a virtual assessment centre, the final stage!! i’m so nervous and i don’t know what to expect since i also lack creating ideas from fresh, is there any advice specifically for this part?

[@James_Hancock13]

I was the exact same I didn’t believe I had new ideas but I was able to come up with a rough idea but then what made me stand out was I found a way to combine the groups individual ideas into one fully formed idea Just be you and enjoy the experience and you can’t go wrong! Good luck!

[@elliewoods1901]

@@James_Hancock13 Thank you! i’ve also been knocked back abit in confidence since i’m doing interviews for the digital editorial portfolio team? i’ve done research and do enjoy this, since i love video creation and editing, but does this department also give you the opportunity to work practically on tv sets, since this is initially what i hoped for, thanks x

[@James_Hancock13]

If it’s the Production scheme you applied for it will that’s what I did. A lot had changed since I did it but the fundamentals of being on “placement” remains the same I believe

[@nickyh5804]

@@James_Hancock13 how long after assesment centre do they reply

[@505_Studios]

I applied today felt I didn’t have enough time so I tried talking super fast lol

[@James_Hancock13]

It can be tough to get it all out but as long as you were yourself that’s all anyone can ask! Good luck!

[@505_Studios]

@@James_Hancock13 I got an interview! Watching this video makes me all smiley when you say you got the apprenticeship I’m like ahh so happy for you I know it was a while back but I just feel your excitement through the screen ah!

[@Hannah123456785]

Do you have to do a Levels, or a college course to do this apprenticeship?

[@James_Hancock13]

From what I remember you don’t need anything more than your GCSEs and even if you don’t pass your English and maths you can do that on the scheme

[@Hannah123456785]

James' Studio thank you so much for your help. Also I commented on ur Instagram, so where is me follow 😂😂 I’m proper happy that you’re getting what u want x

[@SophieJaneDixon]

@@James_Hancock13 hi sorry to bother you but did you go to college and what did you do?

[@racheldavies1379]

Hi great video! I’m finishing my first year at college this year, but I’ve always wanted to work in tv however, am I too young? As I haven’t completed 2years at college

[@racheldavies1379]

To apply for an apprenticeship within the bbc

[@keenjournalistmo2198]

@@racheldavies1379 if you are 18 on the day of scheme start you can apply check www.bbc.co.uk/careers more information on there they don't look for a lot experience

[@James_Hancock13]

If you think you’re too young to apply this year my advice would be to make the most of this extra year and go out and film and make as much as you can! Whether you have access to a fancy camera or just an iPhone (which are industry standard btw, bbc news film on them) get as much experience behind you as it will give you something that you can talk about and relate questions too! Youth is in your side make the most of it

[@GiullianaMoreira]

Hello! I'm applying to Communication Trainee this year. But I'm brazilian and live here. Do you think they're open for foreigners? And I got REAL chances? Thanks a lot ❤

[@James_Hancock13]

As far as I’m aware they consider everyone we have people on the scheme from all walks of life!

[@LauraRonan123456]

What were the questions you were asked?

[@keenjournalistmo2198]

Thanks for the video I applied same year got video interview stage didn't make next stage after that I'm reapplying again this year next month what area are you looking to take when you finish?

[@James_Hancock13]

Good luck with your application this time round! I’m just hoping to get as much experience across as much as I can when I finish but long term want to get into presenting!

[@keenjournalistmo2198]

@@James_Hancock13 thanks James I also want to be presenter for news also open to tv host I love tv showbiz I grown up watching every shows in the video stage of applications I failed one part of question do you have social media network? I'm aware BBC reopening application next month

[@James_Hancock13]

All my socials are linked in the bio 😊 Good luck with your application! There’s so many opportunities awaiting

[@zakbakali1870]

I just applied for a fast track apprenticeship production is that good ?

[@euanthepianoboy]

I have a question for you, I got to the final 15 out of thousands but do you know how many people actually get taken on to the programme? I wasn’t successful on this occasion but I’m curious as to how it works if that makes sense. I do love your videos.

[@hannahh3642]

hey Euan, Did you just have your group assessment centre and interview? I think there are roughly 2 places per setting, or 100 places in total in the programme across all of the different settings. I've just had my 2:1 interview and assessment centre too in a group of 40 people, for I estimate 4 jobs. Well done on getting so far, I've got my fingers crossed but I'll have to see what they decide, there were lots of brilliant candidates and I was the first interviewee so I can't really imagine what they'll decide.

[@RockPhonic]

I did my BBC hirevue interview a couple of weeks ago, how long does it take to hear back after that? Thanks!

[@olliegomm9727]

At the latest u should hear back by the 6th April - Good luck! :)

[@RockPhonic]

@@olliegomm9727 Thank You!!

[@westlondonbusenthusiast8037]

You didn’t get in did u

[@jaa954]

Do they give you accomodation or do you have to find it yourself?

[@James_Hancock13]

If you’re successful in the selection process you will need to find your own accommodation in the city you select/are given

[@jsangha6904]

When do the application open?

[@James_Hancock13]

They usually open around Marcy time but do keep checking them and sign up to the emails on the website because I know since I did it that they do different types for different lengths

[@emiliob123]

Can you apply if you have a degree?

[@James_Hancock13]

They have recently changed the rules about this. I believe you can apply if you haven’t got a qualification in media or related subjects but I’m not 100% on this new rule

[@janetedison1711]

How much have to pay

[@James_Hancock13]

It’s a free scheme to apply and if you’re successful you receive a salary for the job which varies by location

[@janetedison1711]

Thank you for your reply and i am from India another doubt is competitive salary is monthly or whether they give after completing two years

[@James_Hancock13]

@@janetedison1711 no worries! No you get paid monthly throughout the scheme

[@janetedison1711]

Now your are working in bbc

[@janetedison1711]

Could you tell me how much they give stipend monthly