Deadline to apply – Monday 27th April, apply here
Being a researcher in the TV industry requires you to watch a lot of TV… reckon you could handle it?!
But it’s not all play and no work, you’re watching with a purpose! To be a great researcher you need to be highly observant, able to spot tiny details and use your creative eye to solve problems.
What you might be doing as a Researcher
- Conducting thorough research: Assist in gathering information for projects, including fact-checking, sourcing materials, and compiling data for presentations and other production needs.
- Supporting senior team members: Provide research assistance for various topics and content areas as directed by senior researchers, producers, or writers.
- Organising research materials: Help to organise and manage research findings.
- Assist with sourcing media: Help find relevant archival footage, images, audio, or interviews to support the production’s needs.
- Collaborating with the team: Work closely with other team members to ensure the research aligns with the project’s goals and creative direction.
- Finding contributors: Helping to find and interview contributors who take part in programmes.
- Assisting on location: You may be required to help out on a shoot whether in the studio or on location. Travel may be required.