If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.

Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You'll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.

The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

If you'd like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups.

AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
You'll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
You can't have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website
CHANNEL 4 BEHAVIOURS

At Channel 4, we have four core behaviours that underpin everything we do. These are outlined below, and we will be assessing candidates on these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Include We're Altogether Different so let's give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm-in-arm. Don't just listen: listen to understand.

Innovate Don't just rinse and repeat: don't just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.

Grow Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.

Get it done Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution-finder, not a finger-pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act - always commercially.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

4creative is the multi-awarded, highly creative, in-house agency for Channel 4. It forms part of the Marketing and Viewer Experience division.

Within that, 4creative is responsible for developing and delivering all advertising campaigns for Channel 4 in every media. As such, 4creative plays a key role in projecting a coherent sense of the 4-brand family.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES
Assist shoot production administration including call sheets, sourcing props, arranging cars and attend shoots providing production support where required
Sourcing material for projects, social video, pitches & briefs
Transcribing videos for subtitling purposes
Logging music chosen for promos with music team and assisting in music clearance
Organising post-production bookings where required, maintaining good relationships with external suppliers and internal production centre
Assisting in departmental admin including help with dept. events, away days, creative team meetings and award submission
Ensure archiving & logging of all project material across the business
Helping to maintain databases and trackers
Be passionate about and understand the Channel 4 remit
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

As part of the application process you'll be asked to tell us how you meet the essential criteria listed below. When answering this question think about examples from your experience so far, this doesn't need to be professional experience but could be academic, from volunteering or a part-time job.

We've provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.
Verbal and written communication skills - Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication - e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing.
Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - e.g. Planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
Mac & PC literate
Demonstrable passion for production, television and advertising
A quick learner, curious and able to use your initiative
QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Content Creator Level 3

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

15 Months