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Description
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.
Role Context
The Subtitler 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.
Red Bee Media’s Access Services teams operate in the broadcast environment, providing a service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Subtitler Intern will generally work office hours, though there may additionally be some early morning, evening and weekend work required.
This role would be ideally suited to applicants with strong language and communication skills, and an interest in the media.
Job Purpose
Subtitlers provide live and pre-recorded subtitles for a wide range of television output in a way that conveys the intentions and information of the original to viewers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Pre-recorded subtitles are time-coded to ensure subtitles match the audio track, and are produced using a variety of processes, including respeaking, where subtitlers repeat words as well as speaking punctuation and other commands to translate speech to text. In addition to the words themselves, file subtitlers need to consider such factors as reading speeds, descriptive labels and how best to convey the flavour and feel of a programme.
Essential Skills
Linguistic
An excellent standard of written English, including spelling, grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
Able to proofread, review and correct own work as well as text and scripts created by others to ensure 100% accuracy.
Able to edit written text or soundtrack into clear, easy-to-read subtitles which retain the full sense and flavour of the programme.
Experience Of Using Proofreading And Editing Skills.
A clear and confident speaking voice.
Adaptability
Able to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and processes and react positively to change.
Able to provide high quality subtitles for a broad range of programming including news and current affairs, live sport, documentaries, music events, children’s programming, dramas and soaps.
Resilience
Strong time-management skills. Able to work under pressure, prioritise and produce high quality subtitles to tight deadlines.
Able to remain calm, think quickly and make good editorial decisions.
