Picture Producer Apprentice in Leeds

The Pictures Team sits within the Marketing department and is responsible for all of Channel 4’s imaging needs. It is responsible for the sourcing, editing, production and distribution of images for use across internal and external platforms to promote Channel 4, including our streaming platform, third‑party platforms, social media, the external media, and wider corporate use. Working with programme commissioners, producers, celebrities and some of the country’s best photographers, the Pictures Team develops ideas and concepts for photo shoots on location and in a studio. The team is then responsible for producing, editing and distributing imagery from these shoots, as well as liaising with production companies and studios to acquire programme imagery, and sourcing screen grabs from Channel 4 content. All images are then used to promote Channel 4 programming on the Channel 4 streaming platform and third‑party platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Sky, as well as in the wider media.

Key Responsibilities

• Caption, tag and store non‑commissioned images in the team’s asset management system
• Publish images to press website
• Manage requests from Channel 4 colleagues for the supply of images
• Liaise with production companies to obtain non‑commissioned images
• Liaise with and supply images to external picture desks
• Assist picture producers in the setting up and attendance of photoshoots, both on location/in studio or in office, including supporting completion of necessary documents such as health & safety briefs and caption docs
• Through in‑house training, eventually commission photoshoots for Marketing needs, primarily for streaming platforms but also for editorial and digital marketing activity
• Make recommendations on how Production processes could be improved through templates, AI, DAM workflows or onboarding packs, working with asset management and marketing operations

Essential Experience & Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills – verbal, e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team; written – e.g. writing emails, completing an application form or essay, or if you have a hobby that involves creative writing
• Attention to detail – e.g. cashing up on tills or proofreading coursework
• Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks – e.g. planning events whether personal or for professional purposes, as well as managing life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit
• Passion for photography and an interest in design/image creation
• Able to critically assess imagery and offer suggestions on ways to improve images
• Confident managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Proactive self‑starter comfortable working autonomously, setting yourself small creative challenges
• Basic knowledge of Adobe CC suite (desirable)
• Comfortable using AI tooling for image ideation and creation
• Demonstrable knowledge working with Microsoft tools such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel