Channel 4 is a State Owned company headquartered in the UK. Founded in 1982, it employs approximately 2360 individuals and reported $1.3B in revenue as of 2024. As a tier 1 media tech buyer, the company primarily offers broadcast television and radio, functioning as a UK-based free-to-air public service broadcaster.
Channel 4 faces a significant workforce reduction, with The Irish News reporting on September 10, 2026, that the broadcaster is set to cut approximately 300 to 325 jobs. This figure represents roughly a quarter of its business, based on an average headcount of 1,276 last year, and marks one of the largest layoff rounds in the company's 43-year history. Previously, on September 9, British broadcasters, including Channel 4 and the BBC, prepared for job cuts aimed at achieving sustainability amidst a challenging and rapidly evolving media landscape. The Guardian also reported on September 9 that Channel 4 was preparing for these cuts, anticipating the final number of roles impacted to be between 300 and 325.
Channel 4 offers 3 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Channel 4's product portfolio comprises of media and TV services and broadcast television and radio.
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Channel 4's revenues were over $1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Channel 4's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is linear (national channel groups). For full access to Channel 4's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.
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Channel 4 currently holds 17 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including multi-sport, aquatics and swimming, rowing, ice hockey, winter sports, motorsports, soccer | association football and rugby union.
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