4Creative, Creative Apprentice (Leeds)

Hachette UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Leeds is seeking a Creative Apprentice to assist in various creative processes within their in-house agency. Ideal for school leavers, this role offers extensive learning opportunities in the creative field. Key responsibilities include supporting campaign delivery and conducting social research. Candidates should have a passion for social media, strong communication skills, and a Grade C in Maths & English GCSE. Benefits include hybrid working and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Free Virtual GP access

Discounted Gym memberships

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication experience is essential.
• Proven attention to detail required.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong passion for Channel 4's remit is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the creative team in campaign delivery.
• Learning about the creative process.
• Conducting social research for campaigns.
• Shadowing promo directors for insights.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Passion for social media

Mac & PC literate

Education

Grade C (4) or above in Maths & English GCSE

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Creative Apprentice

Reports to: Deputy Executive Creative Director

Department: 4creative

Location: Leeds

Number of roles: 2

Start date: September 2026

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.

The formal training provided will consist of workshops, tutorials, webinars, coaching and in some cases residential boot camps. The training is dependent on the qualification your apprenticeship offers and will be explained in detail by the training provider before you officially begin the course. You can read more about the qualification being offered for this apprenticeship below.

Our apprenticeships are aimed at school leavers and people who do not have a degree. If you have a degree, please look at our Production Training Scheme or the Channel 4 Jobs website for other opportunities suitable for you.

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

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.

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.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

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 a 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.

Essential Experience & Skills

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.

QUALIFICATION OFFERED WITH THIS APPRENTICESHIP

Content Creator Level 3

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

15 Months

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 [e-mail].

Take a look at our access page for more information, which you’ll find by clicking here. You can also watch our recent 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 month’s rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.

Basic salary per annum starting from

£24,328.00

Application questions to complete

• Referring to the essential criteria listed on the job description, please use examples to demonstrate how you meet these (500 words max).
• Can you share with us what representation and inclusion mean to you and why you think they’re important? (300 words max).
• Please share a list of your current qualifications, including those you expect to obtain before the September 2026 start of this apprenticeship. We require this information to ensure your eligibility for the apprenticeship you are applying for.
• Tell us about one of 4Creative's campaigns that you enjoyed and why. Some examples can be found at www.4creative.co.uk (150 words max).
• Who’s your favourite content producer, channel or influencer and why do you admire their work / that platform? (150 words max).
• If you were a Channel 4 show, which one sums you up best and why? (150 words max).

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Free Virtual GP access for employees
• Free Female Health hormone test each year
• Free Tastecard membership
• Financial guidance 1-2-1’s available each quarter
• Discounted Gym memberships
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week. Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

02 Jan 2026

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4’s purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK. We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

Disability Confident Scheme

Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Care Leaver Friendly Employer

Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.

For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.

Workplace Adjustments

We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail [e-mail].