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.

4creative is the multi-awarded, highly creative, in-house agency for Channel 4. It forms part of the Brand 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 both outwardly and internally throughout the Channel 4 business.
 
As a digital creative apprentice you will be learning and working in lots of different areas within the creative agency. The role is based in our Leeds office, however travel will also be involved to our London office, post houses and shoots. (Travel and Hotel for work purposes will be expensed). 
We’re looking for someone with a passion for social/digital media and creativity and who can bring lots of ideas and energy to the role.  The role will show you the whole creative process, from ideation to delivery of final assets, and allow you to explore different areas to experience the different roles within the creative agency. From ideas for show names to tactical social content, from film-making and editing to posters and stunts,this role will cover and broad spectrum of creative approaches.  

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the creative team in the delivery and management of campaigns and content creation including, but not limited to:

• Learning about the creative process, from ideation, creative development, production and delivery.
• Social research and insights to help inform campaigns/ideas.
• Sourcing material for projects, pitches, briefs.
• Shadowing promo directors to gain insight into directing and editing content.
• Ideation for campaigns and digital/social projects.
• Helping put together presentations for internal pitches/presentation. 
• Contribute and pitch ideas.
• Attend shoots in a runner capacity, providing production/creative support.
• Sharing the work produced to the wider team.
• Quality assurance and delivery of campaign content.
• Be passionate about and understand the Channel 4 remit.

Disability Confident Scheme:
Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. 

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 and 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 

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 - for example experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team. Communication – such as writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing. 
• Attention to detail -  such as Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks - such as 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 
• Mac and PC literate 
• Demonstrable passion for social media, digital marketing and advertising
• Must be a quick learner, curious and an early adopter of digital and social technologies
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe creative suite and an interest to learn/develop new skills/programs