4 Talent Opportunities
In 2010 we will be offering up to 80 work experience placements in London to help students find out more about working in the media industry. The majority of our placements will be within Channel 4, although we are collaborating with independent production partners to increase the opportunities. Placements are for one or two weeks, offering a variety of learning experiences across a wide range of areas from Finance and Sales to Press & Publicity.
This scheme is for 14 - 19 year olds who are motivated, enthusiastic, passionate and hungry to learn about what it's like to work in the creative sector. Just as important though, we look for people who are keen to get stuck into whatever needs to be done. People who aren't afraid of a bit of hard work and we'll want applicants to show these qualities right from the application stage.
It starts with two Open Days: on 18th November 2009 and on 24th March 2010. Each Open Day can take up to 150 students and will help them get a taste of what it's all about. After the day, students can then apply for one of 80+ placements through Channel 4's careers website.
If you are a Greater London school or college, you can nominate up to 5 students to attend one of our Open Days. To come to the November Open Day. please fill out the application form here and return it to us at wrl@channel4.co.uk by Friday 23rd October 2009.
Channel 4 will email students directly, copying you in, to let them know the outcome of their application by Friday 6th November 2009.
To begin with, the experience and skills that you build with us will make a positive impact on your education. We also encourage you to keep a look out on the 4talent website to see what other schemes could be right for you - like Inspiration Week and our Inspiration Day Sessions.
Work Experience Handout (PDF)
Work Experience form (Word document)
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