Camera Department Trainee

Job Introduction

Do you love cameras? Maybe you studied media or television and got a taste for creating your own content, or do you have a phone or camera that you use to make videos for Youtube and social media?  

Following the unprecedented success of our West Midlands training scheme last year, BBC Studios Drama Productions are looking for expressions of interests for Camera Department Trainee opportunities on Father Brown and Silent Witness.  

Eligibility is a requirement of our funding and means we are able to offer paid placements. Please ensure you meet the following criteria before submitting an expression of interest:   

•    Living and based in the West Midlands 

•    Aged 19 years or over 

•    Not currently in full or part time education 

Father Brown films in different locations around the Cotswolds area including places with little or no public transport options. It is the responsibility of successful applicants to ensure they are able to get to these locations as part of the training scheme. 

Silent Witness is based in Digbeth. It is the responsibility of successful applicants to ensure they are able to get to the location as part of the training scheme. 

Trainees will be paid (National Minimum / Living Wage or above).

Food will be provided when on location. Unfortunately travel and accommodation expenses are not provided.

The Role

We want to hear from people who have an interest in the camera department including how cameras work, and an awareness of accessories and ways to enhance shots.   

The Camera Department Trainee supports with preparing and maintaining camera equipment and with tasks such as rigging, de-rigging, camera logs and general ad-hoc tasks.  

The Camera Department Trainee learns how camera teams work to a brief to achieve the vision of the director, and learn about camera techniques, the range of equipment used, and what paperwork needs to be completed as well as health and safety requirements and considerations.  

Are you the right candidate?

We want to hear from people wanting a career with the Camera Department in the Scripted TV world.    

To be successful in this trainee role, you must have the following:  

• A genuine passion for cameras demonstrated by a clear effort to gain experience – whether through making your own content or via more professional channels  
• Demonstrable basic knowledge and interest in camera equipment and ways of storing, recording, editing and enhancing shots  
• Experience and examples of when you have worked in environments where there are conflicting priorities and problems to solve  
• Experience and examples of when you have worked as part of a team and shared tasks with others as well as taking direction   
• Interest in TV drama including BBC Studios content  

Dates

If confirmed, opportunities will last 3 to 6 weeks and run from April to August 2025. 

Diversity Within Our Teams

BBC Studios is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here.