Experience life in the creative industry

Discover the exciting world of creative careers in TV and Broadcasting. Gain unique insights into what it takes to build a successful career behind the Channel 4.

This experience will open your eyes to a variety of roles across the industry and provide invaluable work experience, from technical & production to on-screen presenting, and introducing you to the talented people who make it all happen. With over 4,200 participants in the UK already gaining valuable industry knowledge, it's your turn to dive in. Ready to explore and build your creative career? Sign up today!

Create Your Future

Complete our work experience programme and get a step closer to a career in creative

In this programme we'll introduce you to real careers and real people as you learn more about what goes into the thriving creative industry that you see around you. You'll be set real world challenges, discover what could be your creative career match and get insider information from current Channel 4 Employees on what makes for a successful creative career.

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Creative Careers

There's more than who you see on screen

When you think of TV, it's probably presenters and actors that first come to mind, but there are a host of incredibly important people behind the scenes that allow on-screen talent to shine in the programmes we all know and love.

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4 Step Programme

From an idea to your screen

When you think of TV, it's probably presenters and actors that first come to mind, but there are a host of incredibly important people behind the scenes that allow on-screen talent to shine in the programmes we all know and love.

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Choose Your Journey

Many Routes. Same Destination.

There are lots of different routes you can take to a career in the creative industry, explore the options and find the right pathway for you.

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"The UK creative industry is bigger than you may ever have thought."

From Netflix and Disney+ to homegrown innovators, the creative sector is booming. As consumer habits evolve, the industry continues to expand, adapt, and create exciting new opportunities.

27k Hours of TV produced in the UK each year.
300,000 Actors across film, TV, photography in the UK.
300,000 Roles across film, TV, photography in the UK.
2.4 million People employed in the UK Creative Industry.

Unlock Your Creative Potential

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