4Voice Announcer & Production Apprentice

Location: London

Line Manager: Creative and Operations Leads

Start Date: September 2026

Company: Channel 4 Apprenticeship Programme

The apprenticeship is full-time, with four days per week spent working in a Channel 4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. The formal training consists of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and, in some cases, residential boot camps.

Eligibility:

• Must be 18 years old or over at the start of the programme.
• Have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
• Have not already completed the qualification offered or a similar one.
• School leavers and people who do not have a degree are the primary target, though those with a degree may explore the Production Training Scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Watch content and write concise, insightful, editorially and legally compliant promotional scripts for each channel’s brand.
• Write scripts for Channel 4 Streaming.
• Refine scripts following feedback.
• Record, edit and upload audio for pre-recorded transmissions on linear channels and on Channel 4 Streaming.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure sign-off on all marketing messaging.
• React quickly and creatively to varied briefs from across the business.
• Assist with production administration, including setting deadlines and managing calendars.
• Organise post-production bookings, maintain relationships with suppliers and the internal production centre.
• Sourcing material for projects, social video, pitches & briefs.
• Assist in departmental admin, including department events, away days, creative team meetings and award submissions.
• Ensure archiving and logging of all 4Voice project material across the business.
• Help maintain databases and trackers.
• Be passionate about and understand the Channel 4 remit.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks.
• An understanding of and passion for Channel 4’s remit.
• Inquisitive mindset with a hunger to learn, develop and grow.
• Calm under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with confidence and sense of humour.
• Demonstrable passion for production, television and advertising.
• Mac & PC literate.

Qualification Offered: Content Creator Level 3

Length of Apprenticeship: 15 months

Salary: £26,742.00 per annum

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access
• Free Female Health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1-2-1s available each quarter
• Discounted gym memberships
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Holiday purchase

Hybrid Working: From September 2023, Channel 4 operates a 60/40 working pattern: three office days per week with the option to work from home on the remaining days.

Application Questions:

• Demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria (max 500 words).
• Explain what representation and inclusion mean to you and why they’re important (max 300 words).
• List current qualifications you hold and those you expect to obtain before September 2026.
• Describe the last large TV occasion with a continuity announcer, including atmosphere and tone (max 200 words).
• Tell us the last programme you watched live on TV and how you would encourage 16-24 year olds to engage with Channel 4 content (max 200 words).
• Share a Channel 4 marketing campaign you enjoyed and why (max 150 words).
• Sum yourself up in a tweet (max 280 characters); also record your voice and email to apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk.

Applications Close Date: 02 January 2026

Equal Opportunities: Channel 4 is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of disability, age, gender, etc. All candidates will be considered fairly and transparently.