4Creative, creative apprentice (Leeds)

Closing date for applications: 2nd January 2026

Salary: £24,328.00

Reports to: Deputy executive creative director

Department: 4Creative

Location: Leeds

Number of roles: 2

Start date: September 2026

Channel 4 is looking for someone with a passion for social/digital media and creativity who can bring lots of ideas and energy to this apprenticeship role.

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

4creative is the multi-awarded, highly creative, in-house agency for Channel 4. It forms part of the Brand division.

Within that, 4creative is responsible for developing and delivering all advertising campaigns for Channel 4 in every media. As such, 4creative plays a key role in projecting a coherent sense of the 4-brand family both outwardly and internally throughout the Channel 4 business.

As a digital creative apprentice you will be learning and working in lots of different areas within the creative agency. The role is based in our Leeds office, however travel will also be involved to our London office, post houses and shoots. (Travel and Hotel for work purposes will be expensed).

We’re looking for someone with a passion for social/digital media and creativity and who can bring lots of ideas and energy to the role. The role will show you the whole creative process, from ideation to delivery of final assets, and allow you to explore different areas to experience the different roles within the creative agency. From ideas for show names to tactical social content, from film-making and editing to posters and stunts, this role will cover and broad spectrum of creative approaches.

Key responsibilities

Assisting the creative team in the delivery and management of campaigns and content creation including, but not limited to:

• Learning about the creative process, from ideation, creative development, production and delivery.
• Social research and insights to help inform campaigns/ideas.
• Sourcing material for projects, pitches, briefs.
• Shadowing promo directors to gain insight into directing and editing content.
• Ideation for campaigns and digital/social projects.
• Helping put together presentations for internal pitches/presentation.
• Contribute and pitch ideas.
• Attend shoots in a runner capacity, providing production/creative support.
• Sharing the work produced to the wider team.
• Quality assurance and delivery of campaign content.
• Be passionate about and understand the Channel 4 remit.

Knowledge, skills and experience

As part of the application process you’ll be asked to tell us 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.

We’ve provided some examples beside the first four criteria of experience that could demonstrate you have these skills. Please note you do not need to use these examples, they are just here for guidance and you should draw from your own personal experiences.

• Verbal and written communication skills
  • Verbal - e.g. experience of dealing with customers or working as part of a team.
  • Communication – 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 work life balance, for example working whilst doing coursework/exams.
• An understanding of and a passion for Channel 4's remit
• Mac & PC literate
• Demonstrable passion for social media, digital marketing and advertising
• Must be a quick learner, curious and an early adopter of digital and social technologies
• Basic knowledge of the Adobe creative suite and an interest to learn/develop new skills/programs

About our apprenticeships

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. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

If you’d like some tips on writing your application before you apply, please watch our YouTube video, How to Write an Outstanding Application.

• Qualification offered with this apprenticeship: Content Creator Level 3
• Length of apprenticeship: 15months

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
• You can’t have already completed the qualification being offered or similar at the same or higher level
• Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please visit the Channel 4 Jobs website.

Channel 4 behaviours

At Channel 4, we have four core behaviours that underpin everything we do. These are outlined below, and we will be assessing candidates on these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

• Include We’re Altogether Different so let’s give each other a bear hug, team up and trust each other to collaborate arm-in-arm. Don’t just listen: listen to understand.
• Innovate Don’t just rinse and repeat: don’t just go through the motions. Challenge positive and embrace change. Experiment & take smart risks.
• Grow Question everything and school yourself. Be generous with your knowledge with others and seek feedback from them. Be clear with your objectives.
• Get it done Make your time at Channel 4 count. Be a solution-finder, not a finger-pointer. Prioritise, decide and then act – always commercially.

Alternative application formats

We are committed to making the application process accessible. If you would like to discuss suggestions for alternative formats, or have any questions about the recruitment process in general, please contact us at apprenticeships@channel4.co.uk

Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our YouTube video, Demystifying Interview and Workplace adjustments.

Relocation

If you need to relocate in order to take up this opportunity, we can offer you support towards the financial costs of moving. This includes a contribution towards your deposit and first months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

The programme aims to offer opportunities to those currently underrepresented in the TV industry, so we are particularly keen to hear from Deaf and/or disabled people, ethnically diverse people and people from lower socio-economic groups.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.