Pact Indie Diversity Training Scheme
The Indie Diversity Training Scheme is a six-month paid scheme organised by Pact is supported by some of the top independent production companies in the business, whose output includes shows such as Have I Got News For You, Humans, One Born Every Minute, Britain’s Got Talent, Shop Well for Less and First Dates. It offers a first step into the television industry for young people, providing roles as a trainee Development Researcher supporting the creative process, or an office Runner helping production teams, as well as assisting on location. To find out more and apply, click here.


BAFTA Scholarships
BAFTA's Scholarships Programme awards students in need of financial assistance to take a post-graduate course related to a career in film, television or games. Recipients receive financial support for course fees as well as mentoring from industry professionals and access to BAFTA events around the UK. To find out more and express an interest in the BAFTA scholarship, click here.


BBC Careers
The BBC Careers homepage advertises a variety of production and non-production roles across the UK from entry-level to executive level. To apply for any roles you must register for an account and complete an online profile.


BBC Apprenticeships & Trainee Schemes
The BBC Apprenticeships and Trainee Schemes are for candidates who are passionate about a career in one of the most interesting, demanding and creative industries out there. They're not focused on your qualifications - what they want to know is whether you have the drive, commitment and ideas necessary to make it in the media. Visit the website for a list of all the apprenticeships and trainee schemes on offer.


The BBC Comedy Collective Bursary Scheme
Thescheme is open to anyone who has had at least one previous credit writing, producing or directing in any genre, across any platform - such as radio, theatre, podcast, stand up or commercials. The aim is to develop the best up-and-coming talent into the comedy space, so applicants will also need to demonstarte a clear commitment to comedy. Use this link to find out more. 


BBC Writers Room
The BBC Writers Room are always on the lookout for new talent. If you are a talented, aspiring writer and are looking to break into the industry, keep an eye on the website for various opportunities throughout the year.


4Talent
Throughout the year, 4Talent run a variety of programmes to help those wanting to kick-start their career in the media industry and to also support those who may wish to change areas. From regional pop up events with industry professionals, to apprenticeships in Legal and Finance departments, 4Talent offer a variety of schemes for you to take your pick from; providing entry level and mid-career level roles.


Channel 4 Apprenticeships Programme
One department, 12 months, and a Level 3 or 4 qualification in a related subject at the end of it. You’ll learn who’s who, what’s what and where your department sits in the overall scheme of things. A range of in-depth projects will immerse you in the detail and count towards your qualification. They're not looking for specific qualifications, but you will need to impress with your passion for your chosen area and have the potential to stand out from the crowd.


Channel 4 Industry Talent Schemes
Channel 4 has a number of different opportunities as part of their industry talent schemes programme, including 4Crew, 4Screenwriting, 4Stories, the Channel 4 Playwright Scheme and the Channel 4 & Northumbria University Writing for TV Awards.


Channel 4 Training Schemes
Channel 4’s Production Training and Investigative Journalism Schemes offer the chance to get involved in creating or delivering content. Or if you find crunching the numbers more appealing, you could help develop their audience insights on the Channel 4 Graduate Data Science Programme.


Channel 4 Work Experience
If it’s your dream to work in TV, this is your chance to experience it for real. Channel 4 has 60 places available to anyone aged over 18 who can show that they have a real passion for the industry. Hands-on experience and the opportunity to gain an insight into how Channel 4 works is what awaits those who are successful.


Creative Access
Creative Access provides opportunities for paid internships in the creative industries for talented young people from under-represented black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a view to improving their chances of securing full-time jobs and, in the longer term, increasing diversity and addressing the current imbalance in the sector. Visit their website to view opportunities.


Creative Diversity Network’s Commissioner Development Programme
The Creative Diversity Network (CDN), with funding from Creative Skillset’s TV Fund, has a pan-industry programme aiming to widen the diversity of commissioning with senior talent working within Commissioning teams at Broadcasters including Channel 4, ITV, Channel 5, Sky and the BBC. Genres include factual, drama, sport and factual entertainment.


The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund
The Cinema and Television Benevolent Fund (CTBF) has three schemes to support new talent: the John Brabourne Awards, the Betty Box and Peter Rogers Comedy Writing Programme and the CTBF Richard Attenborough Scholarship for the NFTS.


Digital Orchard Foundation
The Digital Orchard Foundation is a resource supporting underrepresented groups in film and television, focusing on technical on-set and post-production crew.


Edinburgh International Television Festival Ones To Watch
Ones to Watch gives television’s best and brightest access to four days of inspiring sessions, creative debate and unrivalled networking opportunities at Edinburgh in August, as well as support and mentoring throughout the year. A place on Ones to Watch is a life-changing, money-can’t-buy opportunity.


Edinburgh International Television Festival: The Network
The Network is a free intensive introduction to working in the TV industry, run by the world’s leading TV festival. If you’re looking to start a career in television, this is the scheme for you. You don’t need to have had any experience of working in television BUT you will have to demonstrate that you LOVE TV.


Film and TV Pro on Mandy.com
Film and TV Pro UK is an online database which consist of Film and TV industry news, resources, events, networking tools and a jobs board to search for job opportunities.


Four Corners Film Training Programmes
Four Corners is committed to improving the diversity of the film and TV industry by encouraging BAME, female, disabled people and those from disadvantaged backgrounds to seek a career in this field. They regularly run free film training programmes that include practical film training courses, access to industry mentors and paid work placements with film and TV production companies.


Grierson DocLab
The Grierson Trust organise the British Documentary Awards each year (otherwise known as the Griersons) as well as running Grierson DocLab training schemes. From 2021, Grierson DocLab In Focus: Production Management and Grierson DocLab In Focus: Editing were added to the established Grierson DocLab offer, with support from Netflix. All three schemes are open to diverse and under-represented talent, and give successful trainees the chance to thrive in the world of factual television and documentary-making. Each scheme offers week-long intensive training, an industry mentor match and paid work placements to each successful applicant.


My First Job In Film
My First Job In Film is home to the largest community of new filmmaking talent in the UK. They advise and guide their members using the latest film industry career guides, CV advice and case studies, as well as entry-level job opportunities including runner jobs, paid internships, assistant roles and junior positions across all departments.


InterMedia UK
InterMediaUK was set up by Creative Skillset’s LGBT employee group and Stonewall in 2012. It is an LGBT network group for people working across the media spectrum. Currently there are members from TV, film, publishing, advertising and computing and there is an annual mentoring scheme.


ITV Work Placements - Internships, Journalism Scheme and Apprenticeships
ITV offer three exciting internships for entry-level roles to support those starting a career in media. The News Journalism scheme lasts for nine months and runs every year, supporting those committed to a career in journalism through their writing, work experience or academic choices so far. A 12 month Apprenticeship programme for those who do not have a University Degree. To find out more about these opportunities, visit the ITV website.


Leonard Cheshire Disability
The Leonard Cheshire Disability Organisation helps disabled people get a career in mainstream media; to broaden the positive influence that people with a disability have in deciding how their lives and circumstances are portrayed in the media. Leonard Cheshire Disability run a programme of summer internships called Change 100 once a year, where they aim to unlock the untapped potential of students and graduates with disabilities. It gives organisations access to a talent pool bursting with ability, creativity and insight.


Media Parents
Media parents is a website and organisation which aims to pull all the short term, regular hours, job share and part time jobs in media into one place, to help freelance working parents or anyone who wants to work flexibly to balance the demands of media and other commitments, and to make it easier for employers to find this highly skilled and experienced part of the media workforce.


Mama Youth Project
The MAMA Youth Project (MYP) aims to equip young people aged between 18-25 years with the skills and experience necessary to secure long-term, fulfilling employment in the TV and media industry. With particular focus on young people from under-represented groups, Mama Youth empower their trainees by teaching them the relevant skills to film the Sky Arts TV series, What’s Up as part of their training.


Media Trust
The UK’s leading communications charity, works with the media industry to empower charities and communities to have a voice and be heard. The Media Trust also provide skills-based training opportunities for young people in addition to a six-week mentoring programme with industry professionals, with a view to equip them with the skills needed to kick-start their careers.


OPEN SOURCE UK Scripted DEI Directory
This is an open-source directory intended to centralise contacts and organisation supporting
inclusive recruitment, broadening networks and positive working culture.


Production Base
Production Base is an online industry database and community for freelancers and production companies to connect.


Project Noir
Project Noir is a diverse, creative online Facebook group that includes writers, presenters, film crew and photographers which circulates job opportunities including entry-level positions amongst the network to support BAME creatives looking for work in the UK Film & TV industry.


Scene TV
Scene TV is an online platform which promotes diversity and challenges everyday perceptions, for those who are already working in TV or pursuing a career in the industry. It’s a popular go-to website for young creatives to read discussion pieces on relevant industry news and also showcases job opportunities and events. Email info@scenetv.co.uk  to advertise an opportunity.
 

ScreenSkills' Production Coordinator Programme
The ScreenSkills Production Coordinator Programme is suitable for runners, assistants, production assistants and production management assistants who wish to pursue a career in production management. The programme takes successful applicants to a ten-day boot camp of practical workshops to give them an overview of the industry. This includes live, documentary, drama, entertainment, features, studio and location filming.


ScreenSkills' Trainee Finder
Trainee Finder matches exceptional individuals to training placements in animation, film, games, TV and VFX. Through Trainee Finder, companies in those industries get the chance to hire the best trainees in the business. If you already have some industry experience or good quality training under your belt, then you could apply to be a trainee. If you're approved, you'll be added to the Trainee Finder database which companies can search to find the right trainee for their business.


Sky Academy
Sky Academy Starting Out opens up Sky to young people, offering work experience and employment opportunities to help them prepare for the world of work. Sky also supports them to gain experience in their chosen career path, and encourage them to share their ideas and take on new challenges so they get the best start to working life. For more information and to apply, visit the website.


S.O.U.L. Fest 
S.O.U.L. Fest hosts an annual celebration of Black British talent in film, showcasing new features, shorts and allowing audiences the opportunity to see a diverse representation of  Black Britain. S.O.U.L. Fest is a collaboration between four partner organisations. SOUL Film a platform with the mission to make British Film and TV industry more diverse by celebrating and connecting BAME filmmakers and audiences. The British Blacklist – the online global home for African Caribbean British creative professionals on the Screen and Stage, in Sound and Literature. The New Black Film Collective – a nationwide network of film exhibitors, educators and programmers of Black representation on screen. We Are Parable – specialists in film exhibition and believers in the storytelling power of events to enhance the experience of a cinema-going audience.


The Call Sheet
The Call Sheet is an online directory of over 50,000 people, including BAFTA and OSCAR Award-winning talent. To gain access to the jobs boards register on the website.


The Royal Television Society
Starting a television career can be daunting but there is help available. The Royal Television Society (RTS) supports those wishing to study at university through its bursary schemes, but if its hands-on experience you're after, broadcasters and production companies offer a variety of training schemes for entry-level candidates. Find the right course for you on the RTS website.


The TV Collective
From runners to directors, the TV Collective has an extensive database of members which you can join to look for roles in the media.


The TV Watercooler
The TV Watercooler is an extensive database of industry lists and networks that advertise job opportunities at every level for those working in TV and Film.


ThinkBIGGER! Writers Camp
ThinkBIGGER! run a six-month programme sponsored by Creative Skillset for aspiring writers and script editors with disabilities. Giving 5 new writers and 5 new script editors the chance to enter the industry and shake things up, all while getting their new stories and voices heard. If you’re a budding writer with a great idea for a script, please email writerscramp@thinkbigger.uk.com  to find out more about this opportunity.