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Overview of the role
Providing support and assistance to help with the delivery of content for TV or radio shows.
Broadcast production assistant
Reference Number: ST0341
Details of standard
Occupation
A Broadcast Production Assistant (also referred to as Broadcast Assistant, TV/Radio Production Assistant, Production Secretary, Runner, Production Management Assistant) provides support and assistance to editorial or technical colleagues to ensure the smooth delivery of content for TV or Radio productions (programmes). These productions may cover different genres including factual, daytime, light entertainment, drama, comedy, documentary and current affairs. Broadcast Production Assistants work as part of a Production Team and need to be adaptable and able to learn quickly on the job; building their understanding of the TV & Radio industry as they move across production teams. As part of their role, Broadcast Production Assistants may be involved in developing programme ideas, supporting the pitching of these new ideas and then work as part of a production team to develop and deliver these. Broadcast Production Assistants may plan projects or events, manage guests, and obtain and manage resources, including finance. They may also need to assist production colleagues in technical support and operational areas such as camera, lighting, sound and editing. For commercial and independent TV and Radio sectors, tasks could also include developing branding, promotions or commercials and working with marketeers. Broadcast Production Assistants may progress into TV or Radio creative, production management or editing roles, such as Researcher, Production Co-ordinator Editorial Co-ordinator.
Core skills and knowledge broadcast production: Television (TV) & Radio
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Production Planning |
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Production Development |
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Industry Awareness |
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Content Creation |
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Specialist skills & knowledge: television (TV) & RADIO PRODUCTION
Competence must be demonstrated in three of the areas below, tailored to the needs of the role and broadcast employer
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Editing and Post Production |
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Technical Support |
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Production Co-ordination |
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Live content creation |
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Commercial |
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Behaviours
A Broadcast Production Assistant will be expected to demonstrate:
- A passion for developing and producing content for TV/Radio productions
- An ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively as part of a production team
- An ability to think critically and creatively
- Working in an ethical and sustainable manner
- A strong work ethic and commitment in order to meet the standards required
- Recognition of and compliance with equality and diversity in the workplace
Level
This apprenticeship is set at level 3.
Qualifications
Apprentices without level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Duration
Typically a minimum of 12 months; given the nature of the industry working patterns are likely to be irregular.
Review date
This standard will be reviewed in three years. However, due to the fast pace of change in the industry this may be required sooner.
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Version log
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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| 1.3 | Occupational standard and duration revised. | 01/08/2025 | Not set |
| 1.2 | End-point assessment plan revised. | 20/06/2023 | 31/07/2025 |
| 1.1 | End-point assessment plan, funding and standard revised | 07/09/2022 | 19/06/2023 |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 24/06/2016 | 06/09/2022 |