Equity and Inclusion Digital Accessibility Intern

Equity and Inclusion Digital Accessibility Intern Why Channel 4?

Channel 4 is a broadcaster with a purpose. We’re defined by our unique public service remit. Part of this means nurturing the talent that will help us fulfil it. So doing what you do best will enable us to do what we do best: creating innovative programmes and content that reflect the UK’s richly diverse cultural landscape.

We’re here to stimulate debate; to champion alternative points of view; and to inspire change in people’s lives. Whoever you are, whatever you do, you’ll be part of a proudly British Public Service Broadcaster. You’ll be part of who we are. So whether you’re just starting out in our industry or wondering where you can go next, we’ll happily be part of your journey.

Role
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Equity and Inclusion Digital Accessibility Intern

Department: Equity and Inclusion

Reporting to
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Workplace Disability Lead

Location: London Office – 124 Horseferry Road, London. SW1P 2TX

Hybrid Working
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Channel 4 operates a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week

Contract type: Fixed Term, 9-month contract, 37 hours per week, October 2026 – July 2027

Channel 4 is a Public Service Broadcaster (PSB) created as an alternative to broadcasters such as the BBC and ITV. Unlike the BBC, we are commercially funded through advertising. Our role is to challenge convention, represent underrepresented voices, and create content and services that reflect the diversity of the UK.

The Equity and Inclusion (E&I) team works across Channel 4 to make this ambition a reality, ensuring that inclusion is embedded into how we work, what we create, and how we make decisions.

Team Purpose

The Equity & Inclusion team’s purpose is to help Channel 4 become a more inclusive and equitable organisation for employees, audiences and other key stakeholders. We do this by:

• Embedding inclusive-by-design practices into products, content, and ways of working so accessibility and inclusion are considered from the start
• Supporting teams across the business with practical guidance, tools, and training to create more inclusive experiences
• Using data, insight, and lived experience to identify and remove barriers
• Championing a culture where everyone feels valued, represented, and able to thrive

As an intern, you’ll be part of a team that bridges the gap between strategy and delivery – turning ideas about inclusion into practical, everyday actions that make a real difference across Channel 4.

The internship will be based in the Equity and Inclusion team.

Over a 9-month period, you will gain experience working in a small team, supporting the embedding of accessibility into day-to-day business decision-making across Channel 4. You will work with colleagues to deliver practical improvements across multiple teams.

The internship would suit someone who:

• is looking to start or grow a career in digital accessibility, and equity and inclusion
• enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• is keen to learn and develop new skills
• is interested in working with stakeholders across a large organisation
• is motivated to contribute to a collaborative and inclusive team
• has an interest in working within an equity and inclusion function

For this role, you will support the Equity and Inclusion team in embedding accessibility into day-to-day business practices across Channel
4. This will involve working with a range of stakeholders to ensure inclusive behaviours, approaches and resources are consistently applied and improved.

You will:

• Support the E&I team in delivering a range of equity and inclusion projects, initiatives and events
• Work with colleagues across different teams to support accessibility improvements and engagement activities
• Attend meetings across the business and contribute insights, including lived experience where relevant, to support inclusive decision-making
• Help translate inclusive principles into practical, day-to-day actions and solutions behaviours
• Contribute to the development of guidance, resources and examples of good practice
• Support improvements to accessible content, meetings and workplace environments
• De…