Looking for opportunities to develop your skills? Explore this 16 week mentoring programme and apply!
Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in the company that runs the UK’s biggest TV platforms?
Our new mentorship programme with Everyone TV & Freeview will allow you a unique insight into the digital media industry.
Your mentor will help you grow your understanding of the professional media world, build your network in this space, and develop key skills to help you on your journey.
Who is this programme for?
Everyone TV & Freeview: TV Champions is for 18 to 25-year-olds interested in learning more about the television and digital media industry and looking for potential routes in.
Whether you need support with job applications, skills development, gaining work experience, or expanding your contacts list, your mentor can support you in developing in these areas.
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications, just an interest in how the television industry works and a desire to learn more.
What you will receive
- 16 weeks of one-to-one mentoring from a professional at Everyone TV & Freeview (roughly 8 hours of contact time)
- Flexible options for meeting times (including virtual)
- A showcase event to present your work and meet potential employers
- Ongoing access to our network of professionals and creative network after the programme has ended
Who are Everyone TV & Freeview?
Everyone TV runs the UK’s free-to-view TV platforms – Freeview and Freesat – and is leading free TV’s evolution for a streaming age.
Freeview is the UK’s largest TV platform, watched in over 18 million homes. Freeview Play, their live and on demand TV service, is used on five million devices. Freesat serves 1.5 million homes carrying over 170 channels and offering linear TV over satellite and on demand content over the internet.
Everyone TV is a joint venture which is owned and supported by the UK’s leading public service broadcasters (PSBs) – BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. They are not-for-profit and funded directly by their members, and revenues from a range of commercial activities.
Who will my mentor be?
Mentors on this programme will all be staff members at Everyone TV & Freeview. Some examples of the types of role your mentor may have are:
- Head of Product Development
- Brand Marketing Manager
- Operations Engineer
- Senior Product Manager
You will be matched with someone who compliments your skills and ambitions. They may not always have the same job you wish to apply to, but they will have the knowledge, expertise and contacts to help support you over the 16-week programme.
Application requirements
You can apply for this programme if you:
- Are aged between 18-25
- Meet our eligibility criteria
- Are keen to learn more about the television & digital media industry
Details
- Application deadline: Tuesday 20th June @ 12pm
- Interview dates: Monday 3rd July and Tuesday 4th July
- Mentee induction: Tuesday 18th July
- Showcase: Tuesday 7th November
