Equity and Inclusion Digital Accessibility Intern
Why Channel 4?
Channel 4 is a broadcaster with a purpose. We’re defined by our unique public service remit. Part of this means nurturing the talent that will help us fulfil it. So doing what you do best will enable us to do what we do best: creating innovative programmes and content that reflect the UK’s richly diverse cultural landscape.
We’re here to stimulate debate; to champion alternative points of view; and to inspire change in people’s lives. Whoever you are, whatever you do, you’ll be part of a proudly British Public Service Broadcaster. You’ll be part of who we are. So whether you’re just starting out in our industry or wondering where you can go next, we’ll happily be part of your journey.
Role: Equity and Inclusion Digital Accessibility Intern
Department: Equity and Inclusion
Reporting to: Workplace Disability Lead
Location: London Office – 124 Horseferry Road, London. SW1P 2TX
Hybrid Working: Channel 4 operates a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week
Contract type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 37 hours per week, October 2026 – July 2027
Job Specification Information
Team Description
Channel 4 is a Public Service Broadcaster (PSB) created as an alternative to broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. Unlike the BBC, we are commercially funded through advertising. Our role is to challenge convention, represent underrepresented voices, and create content and services that reflect the diversity of the UK.
The Equity and Inclusion (E&I) team works across Channel 4 to make this ambition a reality, ensuring that inclusion is embedded into how we work, what we create, and how we make decisions.
Team Purpose
The Equity & Inclusion team’s purpose is to help Channel 4 become a more inclusive and equitable organisation for employees, audiences and other key stakeholders. We do this by:
- Embedding inclusive-by-design practices into products, content, and ways of working so accessibility and inclusion are considered from the start
- Supporting teams across the business with practical guidance, tools, and training to create more inclusive experiences
- Using data, insight, and lived experience to identify and remove barriers
- Championing a culture where everyone feels valued, represented, and able to thrive
As an intern, you’ll be part of a team that bridges the gap between strategy and delivery – turning ideas about inclusion into practical, everyday actions that make a real difference across Channel 4.
Purpose of the role:
The internship will be based in the Equity and Inclusion team.
Over a 9-month period, you will gain experience working in a small team, supporting the embedding of accessibility into day-to-day business decision-making across Channel 4. You will work with colleagues to deliver practical improvements across multiple teams.
The internship would suit someone who:
- is looking to start or grow a career in digital accessibility, and equity and inclusion
- enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
- is keen to learn and develop new skills
- is interested in working with stakeholders across a large organisation
- is motivated to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team
- has an interest in working within an equity and inclusion function
Main responsibilities:
For this role, you will support the Equity and Inclusion team in embedding accessibility into day-to-day business practices across Channel 4. This will involve working with a range of stakeholders to ensure inclusive behaviours, approaches and resources are consistently applied and improved.
You will:
- Support the E&I team in delivering a range of equity and inclusion projects, initiatives and events
- Work with colleagues across different teams to support accessibility improvements and engagement activities
- Attend meetings across the business and contribute insights, including lived experience where relevant, to support inclusive decision-making
- Help translate inclusive principles into practical, day-to-day actions and solutions behaviours
- Contribute to the development of guidance, resources and examples of good practice
- Support improvements to accessible content, meetings and workplace environments
- Demonstrate how assistive technologies are used in practice and help identify common barriers
In practice, this means you will
- Assist in the coordination and delivery of E&I activities and events
- Support the creation of documents, presentations and internal resources (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and PDFs)
- Help capture actions, track progress and maintain oversight of accessibility-focused initiatives
- Build relationships with colleagues across Channel 4 to support collaboration and knowledge-sharing
We understand that there will be many systems and processes to learn while on this placement, and time will be provided for training. The successful applicant should demonstrate a strong willingness to learn new systems, basic experience with Microsoft Office, and an interest in Channel 4’s programmes and activities.
Person specification
- This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the successful applicant be a person who is blind or partially sighted, in line with The Equality Act 2010.
- Interns need to be able to travel to the TPT Hub in London for development events throughout the course of the internship programme (costs covered by TPT).
- Interns may occasionally travel to external events and other Channel 4 offices and locations, as required, alongside Channel 4 staff.
- Having not previously undertaken the Get Set Progress internship programme.
- Successful applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK for the duration of the Internship. Sponsorship will not be provided.
Essential Experience and Skills
As mentioned in the main responsibilities above, we understand that there will be many systems and processes to learn while on this placement, and we will give time for training. The successful applicant needs to demonstrate a drive to learn new systems, have knowledge of Microsoft Office software and have an interest in Channel 4, our staff, our marketing and our programmes.
- Adaptable to learning new skills
- Efficient or willing to learn new computer software
- Work well with deadlines
- Comfortable with building relationships, internally and externally
This is an entry-level role; therefore, no prior experience in a similar role or specific qualifications are required.
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please apply with your CV and a 300-word answer (max) to the following question:
Why are you applying to this internship at Channel 4?
Please include “TPT INTERN APPLICATION” as the subject line.
What are the benefits of a Get Set Progress internship for me?
As part of your 9-month internship, you will be part of a large cohort of fellow interns and gain the following:
- Obtain valuable work experience within the charity sector
- Technology support (Including Microsoft Office) and upskilling opportunities
- Online and in-person Training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to present and network with Senior leaders within the Sight Loss Sector
- Opportunities to build relationships with fellow interns
- A personal mentor offering support, advice and guidance throughout your internship
- Help deliver positive changes for people with sight loss
As part of the GSP Internship programme, you will also be enrolled on the TPT Works For Me Employment Programme, where you will gain bespoke employment support, guidance and advice from the TPT Employment Team, some of the skills that you will receive support and guidance around include:
- CV writing
- Job searching
- Cover letter and speculative letter writing
- Application form writing
Thomas Pocklington Trust (TPT) is a charity established to provide services for visually impaired people: our mission is to improve the lives of people living with sight loss.
TPT is registered with the Disability Confident Scheme as a Disability Confident employer. Therefore, we believe in treating all employees fairly and we are committed to recruiting equally. TPT’s charitable objective and aim is to support visually impaired individuals back into work. For this reason, we are actively seeking applications from all backgrounds including disabled/visually impaired individuals and people who have lived experience of sight loss. We also guarantee all disabled applicants that reach the minimum appointment criteria an interview. We are happy to accept applications from all suitably qualified people who have the appropriate skills and talent regardless of their age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or marital status.
