Description

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you!

Department Description:
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 All 4, 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. This is as well as liaising with production companies and studios to acquire programme imagery, and also sourcing screen grabs from Channel 4 content. All images are then used to promote Channel 4 programming on the All 4 platform and third-party platforms such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire and Sky, as well as in the wider media.

Qualification Offered With This Apprenticeship:
Content Creator Level 3

Essential Experience & Skills:
As part of the application process, you’ll be asked to tell them 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.
Verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills and ability to prioritise tasks
An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4’s remit
Passion for photography and has an interest in design / image creation
Able to critically assess imagery and offer suggestions on ways to improve images