Rumpus Media and award-winning comedian Joe Lycett have today announced that they are offering a Trainee Programme on Joe’s new Channel 4 show, ‘The Joe Lycett Live Show’ (working title). The scheme will offer four paid production trainee roles to individuals over the age of 18 who live in Birmingham, the experience to work in the creative industries.
Following the success of Channel 4’s ‘Joe Lycett’s Big Pride Party’ last year, Joe Lycett returns to broadcasting live from his hometown of Birmingham for five weeks with this brand-new Friday night show, which was announced last week. The series will have inclusivity and fun at its heart as the comedian is joined by a mix of local legends and LGBTQ+ heroes and allies, alongside celebrities and big-name guests from the worlds of comedy, television, music and film.
Ahead of the launch of the show, Joe Lycett, Rumpus Media, Channel 4 Skills and Film Birmingham are looking for four bright and ambitious new talent to join the ‘The Joe Lycett Live Show’ production scheme, with no previous experience or qualifications required. The scheme is also supported by Create Central.
The four successful applicants will each be offered an exciting paid trainee role, launching them into the world of television production.
Throughout the production the trainees will work directly with a mentor from Rumpus Media. Each role will be focused on different areas of production in the editorial, production, technical and art departments as they help support the launch and weekly broadcast of ‘The Joe Lycett Live Show’. They will also have access to the wider Create Central Bootcamp Alumni network, including select Bootcamp masterclasses and virtual and face-to-face networking events, along with the chance to raise their profiles through case studies and blogs/vlogs.
Applications for the scheme are open until Wednesday 22nd February 2023 with the application form available here.
Interviews will take place in Birmingham on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd March and the successful applicants will begin the scheme in late March.
The trainee scheme is funded by the programme’s co-producers, Rumpus Media and My Options Were Limited, with Channel 4’s 4Skills and Film Birmingham.
Joe Lycett said: “If you hadn’t heard already, I am a VERY proud Brummie and passionate about nurturing talent here, so I’m very happy we’ve been able to make these roles on our exciting new show to give opportunities to people in the West Midlands.”
Emily Hudd, Joint Managing Director at Rumpus Media said: ‘The Joe Lycett Live Show’ is a show with Birmingham at its heart and we’re so excited that we will be joined by four trainees from the local area who will help us represent the city and all of the talent within it.”
Sindy Campbell, Head of Film Birmingham Said: “Birmingham is fast becoming a thriving production city for TV and film, with lots of individuals keen to break into the industry. It’s fantastic that ‘The Joe Lycett Live Show’ is offering locals the opportunity to have a hands-on experience in a competitive industry. We cannot wait to welcome to the four trainees and support them as they take their first steps into the world of TV production.”
Kevin Blacoe, Channel 4’s Head of Partnerships & Skills, Nations and Regions said: “Channel 4 is committed to improving access to the broadcasting industry for people across the UK. We know that a city like Birmingham is filled with talented individuals who are all keen to learn about the industry. 4Skills is delighted to be working with the team on The Joe Lycett Live Show as they roll out the trainee scheme and we look forward to seeing the trainees learn new skills, grow in confidence and feel ready to take a role in the TV industry.”
The Joe Lycett Live Show is a co-production between Rumpus Media and My Options Were Limited, commissioned by Phil Harris, Head of Entertainment, and Steven Handley and Tom Beck, Commissioning Editors, for Channel 4.
