Job Title: 4Studio, Digital Production Apprentice
Reports to: Video Producer/Editor
Department: 4Studio
Location: Leeds
Number of roles: 2
Start Date: September 2026
THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
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,.
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?
1. You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
2. You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE
3. You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
4. 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
4Studio is the home of social media content at Channel 4. This includes content that we make about, and with our TV shows and talent, content we make with our favourite brands and sponsors, or original content for social media audiences.
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 RESPONSIBILITES
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:
5. Assisting Production Team with original video creation for C4’s Social Platforms.
6. Helping to produce digital and social assets to support linear branded programming.
7. Attending location and studio shoots in runner capacity, providing production support
8. Contributing to idea development, pitching your ideas where required.
9. Learning about production process; including storyboarding, filming, logging, editing, and delivering content to schedule
10. Working with production management to learn about the production planning process, setting up shoots and content workflows
11. Liaising with other departments at Channel 4 including Marketing, Commissioning, Legal and other areas of the business where required
12. 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
13. Quality assurance & delivery of content to the Social Media Managers
14. Sourcing material for online projects, social video, pitches & briefs
15. Transcribing videos for subtitling purposes
16. Supporting the digital team in delivering a wide variety of digital projects
17. Source interesting digital inspiration to share with the team
18. Be passionate about and have an understanding of the Channel 4 remit
19. Be actively engaged in food content creation and be happy to assist with food preparation and kitchen maintenance.
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.
20. 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.
21. Attention to detail - e.g. Cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework.
22. 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.
23. An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's
24. Confirm you have Maths & English GCSE Grade C (4) or above
25. Interest in working with brands, TV talent and creators
26. Demonstrable passion for social media and original digital video content.
27. Comfortable building relationships with internal teams and external suppliers
28. Interested in developing and generating ideas to be used across all our social platforms
29. An interest in food content creation
QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP
LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP
15 Months
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION FORMATS
We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at
Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking. You can also watch our YouTube video,.
RELOCATION
If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.