About This Internship
The Channel 4 Access Services Internships, developed in collaboration with Red Bee Media, a leading international broadcasting and media services company and the largest access services provider in Europe, present an exciting opportunity for entry-level individuals with a passion for television and a desire to help ensure it is accessible to all.
We are proud to announce the return of our 12-month paid placements in subtitling, audio description scripting, and working as a signing assistant, commencing in September 2025. As an intern, you will undergo comprehensive training, and no prior work experience or specific qualifications are necessary; we seek individuals with a genuine love for television and boundless enthusiasm.
Our initiative aims to provide opportunities to individuals currently underrepresented in the TV industry. We encourage applications from disabled individuals, those from Black, Asian, or minority ethnic backgrounds, and individuals from lower socio-economic groups residing or working in the specified locations.
Applicants must be 18 years or older at the scheme's commencement in September 2025, and not currently employed by either Channel 4 or Red Bee Media. There is no upper age limit. While a degree is not mandatory, education must be completed at the start of the full-time opportunity.
Job Purpose
To write scripts for Audio Description recording across a broad range of television and film output, and to assist in the provision of the Red Bee Media’s Audio Description service.
Audio Description is a second soundtrack which describes on-screen action, locations and characters and is interwoven with the programme dialogue, music and sound effects. It enhances programmes and makes them accessible for blind and partially sighted viewers.
An audio description script consists of timings and text. The timings indicate periods when audio description is possible and desirable, the script describes action, location, characters etc.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced audio description scripters and voicers. While the internship is limited to audio description scripting, there will be opportunities to explore the voicing side to gain a greater understanding and experience of the whole audio description process.
Role Context
The Audio Description Scripter Intern will work at Red Bee Media. This is predominantly a homeworking role that can be done from anywhere in the UK, with the possibility of occasional travel to Red Bee’s London office.This role would be ideally suited to applicants with strong language and communication skills, and an interest in the media
Key Accountabilities
To prepare audio description scripts for a wide variety of programme material that meet Red Bee Media’s standards of accuracy, faithfulness, access and style as specified by Red Bee Media’s audio description guidelines.
To contribute ideas on editorial practice during group discussions and programme reviews.
To gain a clear understanding of the programme material and, where necessary, to check factual detail and editorial accuracy.
To watch or read fellow scripters’ work and give feedback.
To work with and support the person recording the Audio Description to ensure that they achieve the best end product.
To explain audio description to production teams and gain their support in the preparation of described programmes.
To operate a range of technical equipment, to ensure the preparation and delivery of audio-description scripts.
To support the Audio Description Production Managers in planning for new audio-described output.
To collaborate with colleagues across Access Services to ensure the meeting of departmental objectives.
Knowledge And Experience
- Proven writing skills and experience of using a wide vocabulary with flair so as to be able to communicate the action, mood and register of programmes.
- Ability to write scripts to very tight deadlines.
- Ability to adapt your writing style to communicate stylishly the action and register of programmes and to communicate a wide range of tones, paces and moods in keeping with the programme style.
- Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
- A high level of awareness and understanding of the visual aspects of programmes.
- A high level of editorial awareness and judgment.
- An interest in and understanding of the needs and wishes of visually impaired people when watching television.
- Experience of working in a technical environment with the ability to learn new techniques and procedures quickly and easily.
