Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

Channel 4 Production Training Scheme

Breaking down barriers, championing the underrepresented, nurturing fresh talent. That’s what they’re all about on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. They offer opportunities across the UK – in Belfast, Birmingham, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Glasgow, Leeds, and Manchester. Trainees get to work in paid, full time roles for independent production companies for 12 months alongside support and training delivered by thinkBIGGER!

You might have just completed your degree, perhaps you’ve had a bit of work experience in the industry, or maybe you’ve no experience in it at all! For this programme that’s absolutely perfect. They’re all about generating new, raw, underrepresented talent for the TV industry.

With placements starting in September 2024, the Production Training Scheme is a year long, fully paid, training opportunity to learn from some of the best the UK TV industry has to offer.

Bootcamp

To kick off the programme, you’ll spend 1 week in TV Boot Camp – but don’t worry, they wont have you running up mountains SAS-style.

You’ll be in the classroom with Channel 4’s training partner thinkBIGGER! who will give you an introduction to the scheme, and go through what you can expect from the next 12 months.

This week will set you up for success for the scheme and give your career in TV the kick start it needs!

On the job training

Once TV Boot Camp is complete, then the real work starts! You’ll join an Independent Production Company as you learn your trade from the experts.

But don’t worry, they wont leave you high and dry! thinkBIGGER! will be there to check in every month either in person or virtually, to see how you’re getting on and to provide extra training to support your blossoming career.

Pick your path

Are you a natural organiser and great at logistics? Then Production sounds like it’s for you. Or are you more inquisitive with a great eye for detail? Then you’d make a great Researcher! On the Production Training Scheme, you can pick the right pathway for you – with companies across unscripted television, you can find the role that’s best suited to your skill set and interests.

Earn while you learn

Learn from the very best the UK TV industry has to offer, all whilst earning a salary, which is set at £24,000 a year for trainees in the Nations and Regions. Getting your start in the industry when you’ve got no experience and need to earn a living can be really hard – and they know this impacts the diversity of the UK Production industry. That’s why all of the Channel 4 trainees receive invaluable training and get paid for the duration of this 1 year scheme.

How to apply

As a trainee you will be based at the location of the independent production company to which you have apply to. In Birmingham, the production company is Spun Gold who are looking for a Trainee Researcher. To apply for the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme, click the link here and register for an account.

Applications are currently open for the next cohort and are scheduled to close on midday Monday 22nd April 2024. Please note Channel 4 may extend the deadline for some roles if required.