'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES

If you’re thinking about what the next right step is for you – it could be an apprenticeship, maybe you’re thinking about university, or perhaps you want to dive straight into your first ‘proper job’ - our ‘GET IN’ TASTER EXPERIENCES offer you the chance to explore the different career paths the BBC has to offer and to find out if our organisation is somewhere you’d like to work in the future.

'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES

If you’re thinking about what the next right step is for you – it could be an apprenticeship, maybe you’re thinking about university, or perhaps you want to dive straight into your first ‘proper job’ - our ‘GET IN’ TASTER EXPERIENCES offer you the chance to explore the different career paths the BBC has to offer and to find out if our organisation is somewhere you’d like to work in the future.

 

'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES
 

 

'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES

Our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES will give you a flavour of what working at your local BBC base is really like, as well as the opportunity to experience first-hand the kind of work you could end up doing if you apply for one of our apprenticeships. If you’re not sure that the BBC is the right place for you, let us try to change your mind! Especially if you’re not the sort of person that would usually apply for something like this.

At a 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Learn about the media industry and a professional workplace environment
  • Find out about the wide range of job roles we have to offer
  • Develop some hands-on skills
  • Spend time in a BBC studio
  • Have a closer look at our apprenticeship application process and get some tips for applying.

 

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO ATTEND A 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE IN YOUR AREA
 

Throughout 2025 and 2026 we will be running 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES across BBC bases the length and breadth of the UK.

We’d love to hear from you if a job in the media industry is something you think you might like, but just don’t know how or where to start looking!

Our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES  are designed to show you what opportunities are on offer and to support you with the next steps you need to take to GET IN to the BBC.

Many of the sessions are for students aged 16-18, but we will also have Taster Days for over 18s, career changers and school groups. Please select this link to our expression of interest form to register your interest for the BBC location that is nearest to you or most easily reached. Please note, although we’ll make every effort to visit a base near you, we cannot guarantee that a 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE will be held at every site.

Once we have a confirmed date for your chosen base, we will contact you and ask you to complete a separate application form.

To avoid disappointment, please check the criteria below to make sure you are eligible.

ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENTS AGED 16-18

  • 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES will be for groups of either 16 & 17-year-olds, or 17 & 18-year-olds.
  • You will have to let your school/college know that you’ve applied (and provide us with the name and contact details of a member of staff). For those aged 16 to 18 and not in school you are still eligible to apply, and we may ask for further relevant details.
  • You must have full permission and consent from your parent / guardian to apply (we will need to ask you for their contact details if you’re selected to take part).
  • For safeguarding reasons, if you are 16-18 and still in education, your home address must be within a 1-hour commute of the BBC location you have selected. 
     

ELIGIBILITY FOR OVER 18S (WHO HAVE FINISHED COMPULSORY EDUCATION)

  • We ask that you do not have previous significant work experience in the media industry. There is no upper age limit or other eligibility criteria.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

  • The in-person 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES  will run from approximately 9:30am – 3:30pm
  • You will need to be able to make your own way to the location. If you have any concerns about travel, please still apply and we will discuss these with you
  • You may be required to bring your own lunch
  • Due to the number of places available, candidates will be chosen at random and, where required, we may have to limit the number of participants of students from the same school.

 

The BBC is committed to protecting your personal data. For more details on how we collect and use this data, please refer to our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES expression of interest data privacy notice.

Our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES will give you a flavour of what working at your local BBC base is really like, as well as the opportunity to experience first-hand the kind of work you could end up doing if you apply for one of our apprenticeships.If you’re not sure that the BBC is the right place for you, let us try to change your mind! Especially if you’re not the sort of person that would usually apply for something like this.

At a 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Learn about the media industry and a professional workplace environment
  • Find out about the wide range of job roles we have to offer
  • Develop some hands-on skills
  • Spend time in a BBC studio
  • Have a closer look at our apprenticeship application process and get some tips for applying.



REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TO ATTEND A 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE IN YOUR AREA
 

Throughout 2025 and 2026 we will be running 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES across BBC bases the length and breadth of the UK.

We’d love to hear from you if a job in the media industry is something you think you might like, but just don’t know how or where to start looking!

Our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES are designed to show you what opportunities are on offer and to support you with the next steps you need to take to GET IN to the BBC.

Many of the sessions are for students aged 16-18, but we will also have Taster Days for over 18s, career changers and school groups. Please select this link to our expression of interest form to register your interest for the BBC location that is nearest to you or most easily reached. Please note, although we’ll make every effort to visit a base near you, we cannot guarantee that a 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE will be held at every site.

Once we have a confirmed date for your chosen base, we will contact you and ask you to complete a separate application form.

To avoid disappointment, please check the criteria below to make sure you are eligible.

ELIGIBILITY FOR STUDENTS AGED 16-18

  • 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES will be for groups of either 16 & 17-year-olds, or 17 & 18-year-olds.
  • You will have to let your school/college know that you’ve applied (and provide us with the name and contact details of a member of staff). For those aged 16 to 18 and not in school you are still eligible to apply, and we may ask for further relevant details.
  • You must have full permission and consent from your parent / guardian to apply (we will need to ask you for their contact details if you’re selected to take part).
  • For safeguarding reasons, if you are 16-18 and still in education, your home address must be within a 1-hour commute of the BBC location you have selected.
     

ELIGIBILITY FOR OVER 18S (WHO HAVE FINISHED COMPULSORY EDUCATION)

  • We ask that you do not have previous significant work experience in the media industry. There is no upper age limit or other eligibility criteria.

OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION

  • The in-person 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES will run from approximately 9:30am – 3:30pm
  • You will need to be able to make your own way to the location. If you have any concerns about travel, please still apply and we will discuss these with you
  • You may be required to bring your own lunch
  • Due to the number of places available, candidates will be chosen at random and, where required, we may have to limit the number of participants of students from the same school.

The BBC is committed to protecting your personal data. For more details on how we collect and use this data, please refer to our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES expression of interest data privacy notice.

 

WORK PLACEMENT SCHEMES
 

 

WORK PLACEMENT SCHEMES
 

Shorter paid placements are available throughout the year, in teams such as BBC Sport, Radio 1 & 1Xtra, The Proms, World Service and BBC Creative.

Work placements offer on-the-job training and hands-on work experience. You will get to learn from experienced professionals, collaborate on exciting projects, and contribute to BBC content.

You will need to be 18+ to apply but these schemes do not require specific qualifications.

Set up your job alerts and follow @BBCGetIn to stay in the loop.

Shorter paid placements are available throughout the year, in teams such as BBC Sport, Radio 1 & 1Xtra, The Proms, World Service and BBC Creative.

Work placements offer on-the-job training and hands-on work experience. You will get to learn from experienced professionals, collaborate on exciting projects, and contribute to BBC content.

You will need to be 18+ to apply but these schemes do not require specific qualifications.

Set up your job alerts and follow @BBCGetIn to stay in the loop.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

 

WORK EXPERIENCE
 

The BBC does not offer ad hoc work experience or shadowing opportunities.

If you are aged 16-18, please take a look at our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES (above).

If you are aged 18+ you may be interested in one of our apprenticeships or work placement schemes (above). You may also be eligible for an over 18s 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE. Check back here for details.

The BBC does not offer ad hoc work experience or shadowing opportunities.

If you are aged 16-18, please take a look at our 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCES (above).

If you are aged 18+ you may be interested in one of our apprenticeships or work placement schemes. You may also be eligible for an over 18s 'GET IN' TASTER EXPERIENCE. Check back here for details.

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