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DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

4Studio sits at the heart of Channel 4's continued evolution as a multi-platform broadcaster. An end-to-end studio built for social and digital platforms, reaching audiences wherever they are and driving commercial outcomes through content people love. By creating social formats, amplifying reach, growing fandoms and
building revenue, the department operates as a holistic digital business within the Audience & Marketing function.

Audience & Marketing exists to unlock creative and commercial value through a unified audience strategy, translating insight into faster, measurable growth for Channel 4. Bringing together Audience Insight, Product & Performance, Marketing & Communications, and Creative & Social, the department drives audience growth, engagement and retention through a joined-up approach to understanding, reaching and serving audiences.

JOB PURPOSE

Working closely with Assistant Producer Editors, Channel Executives and the wider YouTube team, you will help create engaging content designed specifically for YouTube audiences. This will primarily involve producing compilations, cutdowns and other repurposed content from Channel 4 programming across a range of genres.

You will develop a strong understanding of YouTube audiences, digital video editing and platform best practice, supporting the delivery of high-quality content that helps maximise audience engagement, watch time and revenue performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the editing and delivery of YouTube content across multiple channels and genres
Create compilations, cutdowns and other repurposed content from existing Channel 4 programming
Work closely with Assistant Producer Editors and Channel Executives to deliver content in line with channel priorities and publishing schedules
Ensure edits meet agreed creative, editorial and technical standards
Prepare and organise project assets, files and media for ongoing productions
Support the delivery of content within agreed deadlines and production schedules
Apply YouTube best practice and audience insights to improve the effectiveness of content
Assist with quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all delivered content
Contribute ideas for content treatments, storytelling approaches and edit improvements
Stay up to date with YouTube trends, audience behaviours and editing techniques
Support the wider YouTube team on production and operational tasks as required
Help maintain efficient editing workflows and asset management processes.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Experience using Adobe Premiere Pro and other Adobe Creative Suite applications
Good understanding of video editing principles, storytelling and pacing
Interest in YouTube, digital content and audience behaviours
Experience creating content for social, digital or online platforms would be advantageous
Ability to follow established workflows, processes and creative guidelines
Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Willingness to learn and develop editing expertise within a fast-paced digital environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Interest in emerging editing technologies and AI-powered creative tools
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for digital media and entertainment.

SUCCESS MEASURES / KPIs

Deliver agreed volumes of YouTube edits across a range of channels and content genres
Ensure content is delivered on time and to agreed quality standards
Successfully support the creation of compilations, cutdowns and other YouTube-first content formats
Demonstrate continual improvement in editing capability and technical expertise
Apply audience and performance insights to improve content effectiveness
Contribute to audience engagement, watch time and monetisable minutes across the YouTube portfolio
Support the efficient operation of the wider YouTube production and publishing team.

Salary: £28,656.

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.

Please CLICK HERE for a full Job Brief and to apply.

Closing date: 18th November 2026.

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Edit Assistant, YouTube

As an Edit Assistant (YouTube), you will support the creation and delivery of YouTube content across the 4Studio portfolio.

Support the editing and delivery of YouTube content across multiple channels and genres
Create compilations, cutdowns and other repurposed content from existing Channel 4 programming
Work closely with Assistant Producer Editors and Channel Executives to deliver content in line with channel priorities and publishing schedules
Ensure edits meet agreed creative, editorial and technical standards
Prepare and organise project assets, files and media for ongoing productions
Support the delivery of content within agreed deadlines and production schedules
Apply YouTube best practice and audience insights to improve the effectiveness of content
Assist with quality control checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across all delivered content
Contribute ideas for content treatments, storytelling approaches and edit improvements
Stay up to date with YouTube trends, audience behaviours and editing techniques
Support the wider YouTube team on production and operational tasks as required
Help maintain efficient editing workflows and asset management processes.