Researcher

Role Overview

As a Researcher, you will contribute proactively by regularly proposing content ideas for TV programmes and social media channels related to daytime shows. The position involves supporting the creation of a diverse array of content including current news, compelling real-life stories, health and consumer segments, along with celebrity interviews.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

• Experience working in a live television production environment.
• A minimum of two prior credits as a Researcher within a journalistic setting.
• Confidence and proven ability to conduct research interviews, write scripts and briefs, and liaise with on-screen guests, presenters, and experts.
• A strong grasp of current affairs, trending topics, and relevant stories.
• Proficient understanding of compliance requirements relating to health & safety, data protection, OFCOM, and ITV editorial policies.
• Strict adherence to duty of care principles.
• A demonstrated ability to generate continuous new ideas and concepts.
• Insight into which social media content connects effectively with target audiences.

Key Competencies

Creativity and Problem Solving

• Experience providing creative support to content development and meeting editorial goals.
• Strong ability to identify trends and stories that resonate with viewers.
• Track record of helping develop ideas from concept through to full production.
• Proven initiative in addressing production challenges independently.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively brief guests, presenters, and experts.
• Clear, concise, and confident communication at all organizational levels to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Ability to remain composed in a demanding environment while clearly articulating creative visions.

Planning and Organising

• Capability to balance multiple tasks efficiently.
• Experience in conducting thorough research interviews and producing brief, precise scripts and briefs within deadlines.
• Strong organization skills including anticipating challenges and adapting to change while aligning work with timelines and budgets.
• Flexible and proactive in contributing to team objectives.

Technical Expertise

• Keen attention to detail combined with skill in writing engaging scripts and briefs informed by up-to-date news and trends.
• Understanding of sourcing reliable information and selecting appropriate research methods.
• Knowledge of compliance with copyright and regulatory frameworks related to archive, images, property rights, and music.
• Solid awareness of OFCOM rules, health & safety regulations, and production hazards.

Teamwork

• A collaborative team member working effectively across departments to reach programme objectives.
• Proactive and ready to take on various responsibilities as needed.
• Active contributor within teams, showing initiative and support for colleagues.
• Basic understanding of production management including scheduling, locations, and safety considerations.
• Willingness to work flexibly across multiple programmes as demands require.