Lifted Entertainment Work Experience Programme 2027
Are you 18+ and looking to gain first-hand experience in Unscripted TV?
Now is your chance to find out!
The 2027 Lifted Entertainment Work Experience Programme is NOW OPEN.
The Programme:
With access to our programme for one year, starting in January 2027, this exciting opportunity is aimed at new entry level & junior candidates looking to start a career in TV.
This programme offers:
- Free career and CV advice throughout the year
- Access to a variety of masterclasses with industry professionals
- The ability to network at career events
- Gain a greater understanding of how the industry works
Partnering with our ITV Academy, this programme also offers you the chance to apply for a possible 1 week shadowing placement on one of our shows, shadowing our teams and giving you first-hand insight into how a production comes together in a busy TV environment. Any shadowing opportunities will predominantly be either London or Manchester based, but we are open to accepting applicants from across the UK.
Who can apply (Minimum Criteria):
- Must be Aged 18+
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK
- Must be Entry / Junior level (a few runner credits is acceptable, as is anyone wishing to move onto a slightly different career path)
Our Work Experience Programme is now in its seventh year running and we are very proud to watch many of our members go on to successful careers within the Industry.
Lifted Entertainment makes some of the most popular shows on TV, including Love Island, Love Island All Stars, I’m A Celebrity, The Royal Variety Performance, The Voice, University Challenge, Countdown and many more!
Being part of the programme will enable you to gain an invaluable insight into TV Production and how shows are made.
Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026
Please note : This opportunity is a chance to join our 2027 Lifted Work Experience programme. This is not an active, open, nor paid vacancy. If you are selected as a programme member, you are able to participate around your other work / education commitments.
Social Media – You can also follow us on our social media handle @ LiftedCareers on both Instagram and Facebook, for all future job opportunities and events.
Lifted Entertainment is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria (as listed above) and you have declared that you are disabled, your application will go to the next stage of the process (although please note, there may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications).
We’re happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during the process, as part of our reasonable adjustments. Find out more about applying with a disability here:
https://careers.itv.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability
Please do also let us know if you have a preferred way of applying by emailing workexperience@liftedentertainment.com
Whilst we would love to reply to everyone, we are also only able to give feedback to those who make it through to the final stage of the process unfortunately due to volume, so please do not email or message our team directly as we will be unable to respond
Best of luck!