Future Talent Programme

You don’t need any experience to apply for the Future Talent Programme, especially if you are applying for the studio runner position. The aim of the programme is to give you an entry level role in the Film and TV industry. If you have experience in production that is certainly useful, but experience in any professional environment such as retail, hospitality or customer service is also valued. If you have no employment experience, think about what educational or volunteering experiences you have had that you can use in your application.

The application and recruitment processes are designed with skills and attributes in mind. There are various stages including an online skills-based assessment. If you are successful through these initial stages, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre day at Sky Studios Elstree. The assessment centre day is a chance to get to know you better and will include a combination of group tasks and an interview to assess your attitude and skills. The process fits around exams and the academic year so that those who are still studying can attend.

We encourage anyone who needs a workplace adjustment, access arrangements or additional support throughout the process to let us know. We know recruitment can be daunting so we can work with you to ensure the process is smooth, for example we can offer additional time in the assessment centre, examples of scenarios you may receive, and we can talk through the application process in more detail.

You will have a line manager and a department manager who will support your progress throughout the year you are with us. We will create achievable goals and offer personal development to give you new opportunities to grow and learn. Your induction will include health & safety training, such as first aid and manual handling to prepare you for your work on the studio lot. You will also receive insight sessions throughout the year to support and develop your studio and industry knowledge.