On Monday 20th January, chosen from 8,000 applications, 36 apprentices joined Channel 4. 13 apprentices joined our Leeds HQ, 19 in London, 2 in Glasgow and one both in Bristol and Manchester. Their apprenticeships, which range from 12-18 months, are with a wide range of departments including 4Studio, 4creative, Finance, Film4, Commissioning and Creative Diversity and much more. Channel 4’s Head of Partnerships & Skills Kevin Blacoe said: "Breaking into the broadcasting industry can be challenging, which is why it's essential to create opportunities that allow young people to explore and understand the diverse career paths within the creative sectors. By providing hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to the various roles in broadcasting, we can help them gain valuable insights and build the skills necessary to succeed in this competitive field." Wishing all our apprentices the best of luck as you wrap up your first week! We hope it’s been an exciting start to your journey – here’s to many more weeks of growth, learning, and success ahead! We will have applications open in February for Higher Level Apprenticeships, keep an eye out for more information to come! hashtag#apprenticeship hashtag#earlycareers
✨Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust ✨ Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has delivered an impassioned call for urgent joint industry action and new regulation to protect ‘Gen Z’ from false information online. The call to action follows new Channel 4 research revealing the scale of the challenges facing Gen Z in an era where platforms have “publicly announced a wanton abandonment of the pursuit of truth”. To find out more, click on the link in the comments below. Photo credit: Will Johnston/Channel 4
The results are in... 👀 🥁 A massive congratulations to our incredible 4 🙌🏿: 🌟 ALONUKO 🌟 FLAKE BAKE 🌟 Flora & Curl 🌟 Nylahs Naturals Channel 4 in partnership with Lloyds Business & Commercial will support our winners with £150,000 of TV advertising on Channel 4, the creation of their own TV ad, business and marketing masterclasses, and tailored mentorship to accelerate their business growth 💪🏾 We can't wait to see the final production of the TV adverts and continue to watch our winners flourish on their journeys as entrepreneurs ✨ Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eCwkWYYZ hashtag#BlackInBusiness hashtag#BlackEntrepreneurs hashtag#TVAdvertising hashtag#Channel4 hashtag#Lloyds hashtag#BlackOwnedBusiness hashtag#BlackInBusinessWinners
This week Channel 4’s Joe H., Alexandra Wall and Leena Patel spoke at VOD Professional’s OTT Question Time Live to discuss all things YouTube, AI and streaming. They touched upon: 🚀Channel 4’s leadership in embracing new ways of reaching viewers, including YouTube ⚖️Our considered approach to AI, balancing the opportunity with our public service values 📺The compelling appeal of PSBs to viewers and advertisers in a world of streaming choice
Channel 4 and Sony Pictures Television supports Film London’s Aesthetics academy. Naomi Sesay FRSA, Head of Creative Equity at Channel 4 says: “The Hair and Makeup Aesthetics Academy is an industry first intervention designed to drive change and support hair and make up artists to represent a wide range of skin tones and hair textures.”
Channel 4 News has released its annual viewing figures for 2024, which reveal record digital growth following a critically acclaimed year of coverage. With highlights including a 49% global increase in views, 875 million views on YouTube, and over 1 billion views on TikTok, we’re delighted that viewers have shown their appetite for impartial, engaging long-form news content, and back Channel 4 News to provide it. “It shows a clear return on investment when truth and truth are prioritised and funded in the digital space – values that are as vital now as ever” – Esmé Wren, Channel 4 News Editor
We Fact Check The Zuck Out of Our News! 👀 Keep an eye out for Channel 4 News’ new eye-catching ad which will be featured on a touring ad-van and in a range of national print. ✔️ Here is what Katie Jackson, Chief Marketing Officer at Channel 4 had to say on the campaign developed by Channel 4’s award-winning teams 4creative, its in-house agency and its marketing team: “Fan of facts? Us too. And right now trust is more important than ever. Truth builds trust - and for our viewers, for our brand, for our advertisers and for our people - we think that’s worth reminding you of.”
New way to stream content this Christmas... We’re excited to announce the launch of the Un-algorithmy algorithm, a dedicated section on Channel 4’s streaming app and website where viewers can access recommendations and content collections created solely by human beings, for humans beings. From December 27th, the Un-algorithmy algorithm will generate collections unlinked from our algorithm and recommendation engines, giving viewers surprising and delightful suggestions of what to watch next. Click here for more: https://www.channel4.com/press/news/un-algorithmy-algorithm-channel-4-provides-altogether-different-way-stream-christmas-and
“Why is it that we’re a country where 50% of disabled people of working age are without employment. That’s twice the national average?” – Chris McCausland Fresh off the dance floor, comedian Chris McCausland will deliver Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message with a personal call to end discrimination of disabled people, asking whether more can be done to address the delays that disabled people often face when using Access to Work. Chris’s Alternative Christmas Message aired on Channel 4 at 16:50 on Christmas Day🎄
Kicking off our arrival to LinkedIn, marking recognition at this year's #BritishJournalismAwards. We are so proud of Yousef Hammash for winning the prestigious Marie Colvin Award, alongside the programme being named News Provider of the Year. Huge congratulations to the whole team for work ranging from reporting inside Gaza, the Post Office scandal and the undercover investigation into Reform UK this summer.
