Job Title: Junior Production Manager Apprentice (Higher level - exact level TBC)
Reports To: Production Manager
Department: 4Studio
Location: Leeds
THE C4 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMME
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you.
Our Apprenticeships are full-time, with four days per week spent working in a C4 department and one day per week completing the formal learning parts of the apprenticeship. You’ll spend 60% of your working week in your office base and 40% working from home.
The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps.
AM I ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
* You must be 18 years old or over at the time the scheme starts to apply. There is no upper age limit.
* You’ll need to have a Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
4Studio is the engine room for C4’s digital acceleration strategy, with the mission to create, adapt and distribute brilliant content across the key social media channels. We work closely with key people and departments within C4 to make this a success.
JOB PURPOSE
This is an opportunity to use your organisational skills to learn about how to support and organise a wide range of digital productions.
You’ll learn to co-ordinate all parts of our production process, including monitoring and creating budgets, scheduling and planning for a variety of creative projects. Working with the Production Manager and our editorial team to ensure everyone stays on track.
The JPM Apprentice needs to be extremely well organised with a flexible, proactive approach. You should be comfortable with context switching and multitasking when needed.
You’ll need to be a confident communicator and be clear in your verbal and written communications.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIRED SKILLS
* Learn as part of our 4Studio production team to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
* Learn about production documentation and logistics across pre-production.
* Demonstrate the organisational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills necessary for the role.
* Coordinate logistics for shoots, including sourcing resources, locations, crew, or props.
* Learn about the legal and documentation requirements for safe productions.
* Be passionate about the fast-paced world of digital production.
* Be solution-focused and calm in a crisis.
* Contribute ideas for process improvements.
* Work in our Leeds HQ but may be required to travel for productions.
QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP
Higher Apprenticeship in Production
LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP
24 Months
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions help us get to know you better.
Applications Close Date: 10 Mar 2025
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Channel 4 encourages applications from candidates from all backgrounds and does not discriminate based on various factors.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT SCHEME
Channel 4 aims to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment, or long-term condition and meet the essential criteria for the job.
CARE LEAVER FRIENDLY EMPLOYER
Channel 4 is committed to supporting care leavers and will offer interviews to those who meet the essential criteria.
WORKPLACE ADJUSTMENTS
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know via recruitment@channel4.co.uk.
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