Breaking down barriers, championing the underrepresented, nurturing fresh talent. That's what we're all about on the Channel 4 Production Training Scheme. Begin your career in the TV industry on our next cohort, the Paralympics Production Training Scheme, a 12 month paid opportunity.
*In our mission for representation, this cohort is open exclusively to disabled people. If you would like more information on this, please visit our FAQ's.
You might have just completed your degree, perhaps you've had a bit of work experience in the industry, or maybe you've no experience in it at all! For this programme that's absolutely perfect. We're all about generating new, raw, underrepresented talent for the TV industry.
The Production Training Scheme is a year long, fully paid, training opportunity to learn from some of the best the UK TV industry has to offer.
At Channel 4 we passionately believe that as a nation we are Altogether Different. We're determined to have more equal representation of disabilities, ethnicities and backgrounds both in front of, and behind the camera.
We believe through representation we can make a difference, and we want you to be part of that.
To kick off the programme, you'll spend 1 week in TV Boot Camp - but don't worry, we wont have you running up mountains SAS-style.
You'll be in the classroom with our training partner thinkBIGGER! who will give you an introduction to the scheme, and go through what you can expect from the next 12 months.
This week will set you up for success for the scheme and give your career in TV the kick start it needs!
Once TV Boot Camp is complete, then the real work starts! You'll join an Independent Production Company as you learn your trade from the experts.
But don't worry, we wont leave you high and dry! thinkBIGGER! will be there to check in every month either in person or virtually, to see how you're getting on and to provide extra training to support your blossoming career.
Are you a natural organiser and great at logistics? Then Production sounds like it's for you. Or are you more inquisitive with a great eye for detail? Then you'd make a great Researcher! On the Paralympics Production Training Scheme, you can pick the right pathway for you, with companies across entertainment, factual, factual entertainment and sport, you can find the role that's best suited to your skill set and interests.
Taking part in the Production Training Scheme has given me a sense of belonging and purpose and allowed me to get over some of my fears. I couldn’t go to a shop alone prior to the scheme but the opportunity has given me enough confidence to be independent, travel around the world, turn into a social butterfly and now begin work mentoring new entrants as they kick start their own journey. It has proven that being neurodivergent is no barrier to my career.
Danielle - Former Paralympics Production Training Scheme Trainee
Learn from the very best the UK TV industry has to offer, all whilst earning a salary
Getting your start in the industry when you've got no experience and need to earn a living can be really hard - and we know this impacts the diversity of the UK Production industry. That's why all of our trainees recieve invaluable training and get paid for the duration of this 1 year scheme.
