4Voice Announcer & Production Apprentice

Creative Lives in Progress; City Of London; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in the UK is seeking a 4Voice Announcer & Production Apprentice to develop skills in writing, recording, and editing for television. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and managing production tasks, aimed at school leavers passionate about media. The apprenticeship lasts for 15 months and offers essential qualifications and experience in a vibrant environment.

Benefits

Support for relocation costs

Formal training workshops

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old or over.
• Cannot have completed the qualification being offered.
• Demonstrable passion for production, television and advertising.

Responsibilities

• Write concise promotional scripts for various channels.
• Record, edit and upload audio for broadcasts.
• Assist with production administration and manage calendars.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Inquisitive mindset

Calm under pressure

Creative thinking

Education

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

Tools

Mac & PC

Job description

Job Title: 4VoiceAnnouncer & Production Apprentice
Line Manager Name: Creative and Operations Leads
Location: London
Number of roles: 1
Start: 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.

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 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, be 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.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The 4Voice team sit within the Marketing department, whose core purpose is convincing audiences (hello, you) to choose Channel 4 by maintaining strong brand presence and showcasing our best content, across all our sub‑brands, content platforms and services. The Announcers provide that crucial link between the business and its viewers through live and pre‑recorded continuity, delivered on our linear TV channels (C4, E4, E4 Extra, Film4 and More4) and on Channel 4 Streaming.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

After the suitable training is carried out:

• Watch content and write concise, insightful, enticing, editorially and legally compliant promotional scripts to suit each channel’s unique brand identity.
• Write scripts for use on Channel 4 Streaming.
• Refine scripts following feedback.
• Record, edit and upload audio for pre‑recorded transmission on our linear channels and on Channel 4 Streaming, at our Playout Centre or remotely.
• Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure sign‑off on all marketing messaging.
• React quickly and creatively to varied briefs from around the business.
• Assist with production administration including setting deadlines, and managing calendars to ensure they’re met.
• Organising post‑production bookings, maintaining good relationships with external suppliers and internal production centre.
• Sourcing material for projects, social video, pitches & briefs.
• Assisting in departmental admin including help with dept. events, away days, creative team meetings and award submissions.
• Ensure archiving & logging of all 4Voice project material across the business.
• Helping to maintain databases and trackers.
• 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 – 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.
• Inquisitive mindset, with a hunger to learn, develop and grow.
• Calm under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Creative thinker with infectious confidence and great sense of humour!
• Demonstrable passion for production, television and advertising.
• Mac & PC literate.

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 months’ rent, plus visits to your new city to look for accommodation.