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Channel 4 is breaking barriers, offering genuine access to the creative industries, and playing a crucial role in driving forward the UK’s vibrant and innovative creative sector.” Our Managing Director, Nations and Regions, Sinéad Rocks speaks to the impact of 4Skills, Channel 4’s nationwide training and development strategy, in a report published today capturing 4Skills’ recent highlights and new 2025 projects. Since launching 4Skills in 2020, we’ve provided more than 125,000 training, development and learning opportunities, championing talent right across the UK – with a special emphasis on the Nations and Regions. So, what’s new for 2025? 👆 Accelerate – 4Skills’ bold new two-year, £6 million programme funding progression opportunities for mid- and senior-level talent on Channel 4 Nations and Regions shows. 🌟 An increased investment in Business Boost – supporting indies with bespoke leadership and business skills for sustainable growth in a dynamic market. 🤝 The Content Development Fund – partnering with Channel 4’s Commissioning teams to fund tailored content development opportunities in regions such as the North-East and Northern Ireland. ✨ Assistant Commissioners: Nations and Regions – a new initiative to fund and create Assistant Commissioner roles across multiple genres at Channel 4’s bases throughout the Nations and Regions.
Channel 4 has announced today that Alex Mahon has decided to step down as CEO and will leave the business in summer this year. For more information: https://lnkd.in/eaSTUEbT
Researchers are essential to production as they gather the people, locations, facts, and stories that form the core content of TV shows. They spend time on the phone and online to find material, fact-check, and verify statistics, often preparing briefs for producers or presenters. Their work may involve travel to interview contributors, visit locations, or assist with filming. Researchers also manage logistical details like organizing travel, handling props, and ensuring all necessary documents are completed. They often specialize in areas like casting for specific shows. ✨ This is a great opportunity to showcase your organisational skills and work within casting for shows !✨ Swipe to find out how the role might be for you >>> Apply Today: https://lnkd.in/evnguHbX hashtag#Channel4 hashtag#ProductionTrainingScheme hashtag#Mediacareers hashtag#media hashtag#production hashtag#careers hashtag#mediajobs
Get ready for 4Homes, 4Life and 4Reality - three new channels from Channel 4 launching exclusively on Freely TV Guide this year! 💍4Reality will showcase the best Channel 4 reality programming such as Married at First Sight 🏠 4Homes provides access to Channel 4’s extensive line-up of homes content across renovation, interior design and new property spanning shows such as Grand Designs 🐶 4Life (working title) will feature programmes showcasing the great content Channel 4 viewers love best, including travel, food and animals, such as The Dog House. Grace Boswood, Director of Technology & Distribution, Channel 4, said: “The launch of new streamed channels further accelerates our transformation into the streaming age and will help keep our trusted, brand safe content free for everyone. As the only place to access our new channels at launch, Freely continues to represent brilliant collaboration by public service media.” Backed by the Channel 4, BBC, ITV and Channel 5, Freely allows viewers to stream live TV alongside on demand content for free via their smart TVs for the first time, removing the need for a dish or aerial. Stay tuned for more! Everyone TV
Big news for football fans…⚽ England’s campaign to retain their title as UEFA European Under-21 Champions will be shown live and exclusive on Channel 4 this summer. The Young Lions kick off their UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 campaign on 12th June in Slovakia where they will be aiming to win the title for the fourth time in their history 🏆. Head Coach Lee Carsley said: “We are pleased Channel 4 will be broadcasting all of our games in Slovakia live this summer. “The opportunity for our talented squad to play in a big tournament with fans able to watch back home will only add to what we hope will be another memorable UEFA U21 EURO campaign. “We look forward to supporting Channel 4's coverage of another group of Young Lions looking to write their own history." For full details: https://www.channel4.com/press/news/england-u21s-campaign-retain-uefa-u21-euro-2025-title-live-exclusive-channel-4
🚨 Applications for the unscripted Production Training Scheme are NOW OPEN! 🚀 We're offering paid placements in London, Glasgow, Belfast, Cardiff, Wrexham, Leeds and Bristol. This is an amazing opportunity to become a Production Coordinator or a Production Researcher🎥 For more info and to apply: https://lnkd.in/evnguHbX hashtag#Channel4 hashtag#ProductionTrainingScheme hashtag#Mediacareers hashtag#media hashtag#production hashtag#careers hashtag#mediajobs
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Anushka Asthana as Channel 4 News' US Editor. Anushka is one of the UK’s foremost political journalists, and joins this summer from ITV News where she has been Deputy Political Editor since July 2021. Esmé Wren and Anushka Asthana react to today's news.
Applications for the Production Training Scheme are OPEN on the 15th April! 📣 🤔 Thinking of applying but not sure where to start? Then sign up to the Q&A webinar we’re hosting with our partner @thinkbigger_org today Thursday 10th April at 2pm! This is the perfect opportunity to find out more about the scheme, hear from former trainees and get helpful tips on making your application! 👉 Sign up to the webinar via the link below: https://lnkd.in/eYaHc3bN hashtag#Channel4 hashtag#ProductionTrainingScheme hashtag#Mediacareers hashtag#media hashtag#production hashtag#careers hashtag#mediajobs
Its Time Dating Got Honest… That’s the message at the heart of 4creative’s new campaign to promote our upcoming series, The Honesty Box, which challenges the dishonesty in modern dating. The campaign includes: 🎙️ A launch film which satirises the world of dating apps, featuring users confessing their fabricated personas through song. 💋 Content creators appearing on high-profile podcasts to discuss dating problems, as well as a one-off episode of TRUST ISSUES in collaboration with Channel 4.0. 👻 A Snapchat filter puts a playful lie detector in the hands of the viewing public. 📻 Radio and on-air teasers, where classic romance language and music is subverted with interruptions from the lie detector, in addition to an OOH campaign ad which sees dating-related cliches dispelled. More details can be found in the press release linked in the comments.
The perfect pairing!🍷 We’re delighted Laithwaites Wine will join us as the launch partner of our soon-to-launch social-first food and drink channel, Channel 4 Served, as part of a multi-platform partnership. Inspired by a range of Laithwaites’ wines, Laithwaites and Channel 4 are developing a selection of recipes for Channel 4 Served, which comprises of chef creator-led short-form recipe series. The deal also includes sponsorship of Channel 4’s food content on linear TV, encompassing iconic shows such as Come Dine with Me, Jamie’s Recipes, and Kitchen Nightmares - as well as food content on Channel 4 streaming and social clips of the new series of Come Dine with Me on Channel 4’s Facebook. It extends to UKTV’s U&W channel ‘Cooking Inspirations’ strand, which will see Laithwaites sponsor formats including Masterchef Australia and Dessert Masters. Find out more ahead of the channel launch! https://www.channel4.com/press/news/channel-4-food-offering-paired-laithwaites-wine-including-new-social-channel-channel-4
