Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2499

Location City

London

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Production Assistant - 6 month fixed term contract

Reports to

: Senior Producer

Department

: 4Creative

Location

: London

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

4creative is the multi-awarded, highly creative, in-house agency for Channel 4. It forms part of the Marketing and Communications Division within that, 4creative is responsible for developing and delivering all advertising campaigns and channel packaging for Channel 4 in every media. As such, 4creative plays a key role in projecting a coherent sense of the 4-brand family.

ROLE

We are looking for a Production Assistant to assist the Production Department in all aspects of production across all Channel 4 channels and in all media: off air; on air; digital and social.



Reporting to a Senior Producer, the Production Assistant will support the production of 4creative's industry-leading output across all media.

The role requires a knowledge of TV Broadcast and advertising, which will be developed extensively whilst working within 4creative. This role provides key support to the wider team and assisting in delivering campaigns.



This role would suit someone who is starting their career in the creative industries and has a genuine interest in production.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Production Team across all media, on and off air, digital and social Manage the end to end file/digital media traffic between the Production team, directors and post-production facilities QC and deliver trails (promotional trailers/adverts) for transmission and files for all campaign deliverables Organise post-production bookings where required Package & deliver weekly trails across all platforms, including clocking, end-boards and VO records Maintain good relationships with external post-production facilities and the internal Production Centre Assist the Producers in liaising with the Legal department for trail certification Assist the Producers in liaising with the Music department for music clearances Assist the Producers in liaising with the Marketing and Media Planning departments Ensure archiving & logging of all project material across the business Assist when required to carry out research in a variety of areas Attend shoots, providing production support where required Support shoot pre-production (incl. but not limited to): callsheets, booking of post-production, cars for shoots, pencilling crew and, booking catering where required

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experience of post-production, broadcast, advertising, social media or film environment Awareness of post-production processes, working with different formats, sending & receiving material digitally Ability to learn quickly and use initiative in order to respond to Production's ever-changing demands Proven ability to create positive working relationships with internal or external stakeholders Good attention to detail Good organisations skills and time management. Experience of working to a deadline Good computer literacy & communication skills Demonstrate a keen interest in creativity, trends and innovations Be committed to celebrating difference and representing an inclusive and diverse society

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Knowledge of editing packages, Final Cut, Premiere Pro, Avid Experience of operating cameras or photography

Basic salary per annum starting from

27,125.00

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won't be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the 'Essential Experience & Skills' outlined in the (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;




- 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

28 Aug 2025

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 recruitment@channel4.co.uk