Trainee / Graduate Schemes
In our traineeships and graduate schemes you’ll be expected to do more advanced work from day one than in an apprenticeship. They’re best suited to people with a bit of relevant experience or a university degree.

Design + Engineering Trainee schemes
- UX Design Trainee SchemeTo build the best UX team in the business, we’re doing all we can to nurture the next generation of design superstars.
- R&D Graduate SchemeAre you an innovative engineer, researcher or technologist with an interest in the future of media?
- Broadcast Engineering Graduate SchemeThis is an exciting opportunity to train as a Broadcast Engineer with the BBC, while gaining a post graduate qualification.
- Software Engineering Graduate SchemeWe need passionate software engineers to join us, to drive innovation and help shape the future of the BBC.
Production Trainee schemes
- Production Trainee SchemeBBC Three is looking for the next generation of talented content creators to bring new voices and stories to the channel.
Business Trainee schemes
- Safety Trainee SchemeWork and develop in our vibrant, inclusive BBC safeguarding team.
- Legal Trainee SchemeRecognised training that will result in you qualifying as a solicitor, while working with the world’s leading public service broadcaster.
- Communications Trainee SchemeWork in a variety of different teams within the communications profession
Journalism Trainee schemes
- Journalism Apprenticeship Scheme- AdvancedHands-on experience researching, writing and broadcasting news
- Journalism Trainee Scheme (Wales)A welsh language scheme offering hands-on experience researching, writing and broadcasting news
- Journalism Trainee Scheme (Orkney and Shetland)Hands-on experience researching, writing and broadcasting news in Orkney or Shetland
- Extend in NewsA BBC News development initiative for journalists with disabilities
- Work your way.You get the space and support to let your unique brilliance shine.
- Create together.You collaborate with bold, diverse voices to create and grow.
- Have impact.You work on things that matter to feel a sense of purpose every day.
- Join the BBC.We’re always on the look out for passionate people to join the BBC family.