Greenhead College Student Secures One of Only Two Creative Apprenticeships at Channel 4
10 July 2026Greenhead College student, Katie, is preparing to begin an exciting new chapter after securing one of just two Creative Apprenticeship places with Channel 4, starting this September.
The highly sought-after apprenticeship attracted applicants from across the country, making the achievement even more impressive. It highlights the increasing number of Greenhead students choosing the degree apprenticeship route to launch their careers with leading employers.
Reflecting on the moment she received the news, Katie said:
“I was ecstatic! I received a phone call from one of the producers who interviewed me, saying they loved my pitch and couldn’t wait to work with me. I was so happy.”
The apprenticeship will see her working alongside Channel 4’s creative team, supporting content creation and learning directly from industry professionals including directors and editors. She is particularly excited about gaining hands-on experience on television shoots and working in both the Leeds and London offices.
“The apprenticeship will allow me to shadow industry professionals and assist the creative team. I’m most excited to attend shoots, work in the Leeds office and visit Channel 4’s London office too.”
With only two places available, the recruitment process was exceptionally competitive. To strengthen her application, Katie went above and beyond the requirements.
Katie researched Channel 4’s values and public service remit in depth, tailored her final presentation using the broadcaster’s branding, created additional mock-up videos and photography, and completed online work experience through 4Skills and Springpod.
“I made sure I understood Channel 4’s values and showed my personality throughout the process. I also did extra work beyond what was asked because I wanted my application to stand out.”
Looking back on her time at Greenhead, Katie believes the confidence she developed at College played a key role in her success.
“Greenhead has improved my confidence so much and helped me feel comfortable meeting and talking to new people. That really helped during the final interview because it felt more like a conversation, allowing my personality to shine through.”
Katie also credits the support she received from staff and the Careers Department, alongside the reassurance provided through the Believe and Achieve programme.
When Katie starts her new role in September, she is looking forward to collaborating with the creative team, learning how television productions are made and helping create content that millions of people across the UK will watch. She hopes to build an impressive portfolio, gain experience across different production departments and ultimately continue her career with Channel 4.
“I want to have fun and make impactful things. I want to work with nice people and help create things I’m proud of. Don’t underestimate yourself. I applied near Christmas and didn’t hear anything for four months, so I thought I’d been unsuccessful. Then I got through to the next stage. Creative careers are competitive, but if you show your personality, do your research and find something that makes you stand out, you can absolutely achieve it.”
Congratulations to Katie on this fantastic achievement. We wish her every success as she begins her career with Channel 4.
