Training Programme

There aren't as many industries as fast-paced as broadcasting. You only have to compare the early days of radio and television to the capabilities of the internet and interactive programming to see that.

2011 Trainee Research Technologists: (left to right) Rosie Campbell, Mark Glanville and Andrew Bonney.

Whilst the impact technology has on areas like iPlayer and bbc.co.uk is obvious, you may not realise that it touches every area of our operations. Everything we do relies on the technical knowledge of people like you.

In all, the breadth of work you could be involved in means this is a great place to start your career. As well as pushing the boundaries of technical thinking, we're also dedicated to pushing your abilities. In fact, our blend of on-the-job and formal training will give you all the skills you need to become an expert in your chosen field.

That's not to say we don't expect anything in return though. For starters, you may be studying for, or have completed a, science, engineering, maths or IT degree or equivalent.

But it will be your genuine fascination with all things technical and drive to succeed that will set you apart.

It's not just a job for the boys either. We want to hear from everyone. After all, it's important to us that our people reflect the diversity of our audiences.

2010 Trainee Research Technologists: (left to right) Becky Gregory-Clarke, Stuart Grace, Tom Cox, Mark Mann, Matt Shotton, and Alex Rawcliffe.

Programme Structure

R&D Trainee Research Technologists will experience three completely different placements during the two years of training, across our range of projects in areas such as Distribution, Production, Audience Experience, Archives and Prototyping. This is followed at the end of the training period by an optional three month "mini placement" in another area of the BBC to gain further experience.

Each placement lasts for around eight months and could be in any one of our three labs, based in Central and West London and part of the new MediaCity development at Salford Quays.

You will receive on the job supervised training and this is enhanced by more formal training courses run by the BBC at the Centre of Broadcast Technology in Wood Norton.

Salary & Benefits
We are offering a very competitive starting salary - outside London of around £24,000 and inside London of around £28,000.

Eligibility to join defined contribution pension scheme (see Click www.bbc.co.uk/mypension for more details).

Eligible for a range of flexible benefits and 25 days annual leave.

Application Process
Recruitment has now closed for Trainee Research Technologist positions for 2012. If you would like to be notified when the advert re-opens for 2013 applications (around November 2012) please email [e-mail]

We expect you to have a first or 2:1 degree or equivalent in Physics, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Maths, Computer Science, Broadcast Technology or be able to demonstrate strong equivalent knowledge and experience.

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