Trainee Researcher Job Description

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 organize 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.

In your application (in reference to question 1), tell us about how you demonstrate these characteristics.  Make sure you use examples including anything relevant you did in any work experience, a part-time job or even in your personal life.  

You will be a great researcher if you:

• have a curiosity about the world and people and are well-informed
• have strong attention to detail
• are comfortable managing tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• are a good communicator
• love being a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, while also being able to work independently when needed
• are tenacious and want to get the job done
• are excited to build a career in TV and Digital Content production