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.

Content Creator Level 3

4Studio is based in C4’s new National HQ in Leeds and is a key component of C4’s regional strategy, creating creative job opportunities outside London and expanding the diversity of the company’s creative contribution.

We are looking for a brilliant apprentice to learn all aspects of creating original video content for a digital audience while bringing their own energy and ideas to the team. This might range from research, writing a pitch deck or assisting with edits, through to planning a shoot, working on set or helping create great ideas for new content. The ideal candidate will be wildly passionate about social video content as well as TV and film, brimming with great ideas, a can-do attitude, and a hunger to learn from the best in the business.

One of our apprentices will be assigned to assist on Channel 4 Served, our brand new social channel that produces entertaining recipe content across social media.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting the Original and Branded Content Production teams, you’ll get a chance to rotate and experience different roles within the team, so your day-to-day will include but not be limited to: 

• Assisting Production Team with original video creation for C4’s Social Platforms.
• Helping to produce digital and social assets to support linear branded programming.
• Attending location and studio shoots in runner capacity, providing production support
• Contributing to idea development, pitching your ideas where required.
• Learning about production process; including storyboarding, filming, logging, editing, and delivering content to schedule
• Working with production management to learn about the production planning process, setting up shoots and content workflows
• Liaising with other departments at Channel 4 including Marketing, Commissioning, Legal and other areas of the business where required
• As well as coming up with the ideas, you’ll be able to follow them through to delivery – you have a base knowledge of how social content is created and want to hone your craft
• Quality assurance & delivery of content to the Social Media Managers
• Sourcing material for online projects, social video, pitches & briefs
• Transcribing videos for subtitling purposes
• Supporting the digital team in delivering a wide variety of digital projects
• Source interesting digital inspiration to share with the team
• Be passionate about and have an understanding of the Channel 4 remit
• Be actively engaged in food content creation and be happy to assist with food preparation and kitchen maintenance. 

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