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Researchers are encouraged to regularly pitch ideas for the TV programmes and social channels of all daytime shows. The role supports the production of a broad range of content including breaking news, emotional real-life stories, health and consumer items, and celebrity interviews.
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
- Experience in a live television environment
- Previous experience at Researcher level in a journalistic environment (minimum of 2 researcher credits)
- Demonstrable experience and confidence in conducting research chats, writing briefs/scripts and working with on screen guests, presenters and experts
- Must possess a good understanding of current affairs, topical stories and trends
- Working experience and strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements (H&S, Data Protection, OFCOM and ITV Editorial Policy)
- Clear understanding and adherence to duty of care protocols
- Ideas creation and experience generating a constant stream of ideas
- An understanding of what social content resonates with audiences.
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
Creativity/Problem Solving
- Proven experience of supporting content creation with developing creative ideas and an understanding of editorial needs
- Must be an ideas creator with a flair to spot trends and stories that will talk to our viewers and audiences
- Proven experience of supporting the process of taking ideas from initial concept to production
- Proven experience at assisting teams in identifying and finding solutions on your own initiative to production issues.
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Communication
- Possess good people skills and effectively brief guests, on screen presenters and on screen experts
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently across all levels, fostering good collaboration and alignment within the team and with stakeholders
- Has the aptitude to work in a demanding environment while keeping a calm approach and ensuring communication of creative vision with the team is clear.
Planning & Organising
- Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Experience of conducting detailed research chats and writing concise, accurate briefs and scripts in a timely manner
- Effectively organise tasks and workload, anticipate potential challenges and changes as required, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and align to budgets
- Show an adaptable approach to contributing to the team's goals and a proactive attitude towards task completion.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
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- Possesses strong attention to detail and exhibits an aptitude for writing engaging script ideas and briefs, alongside a developing awareness of current affairs, news, and topical trends
- Shows an understanding of the need for reliable sources and can identify different types of information sources and methods for finding them
- Shows an understanding of adhering to compliance and copyright regulations (covering archive, stills, property, and music)
- Good knowledge of compliance, legal regulations, OFCOM regulations, production hazards and Health & Safety regulations.
Working with Others
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with individuals across departments and teams to achieve programme goals
- Demonstrates a proactive approach and willingness to undertake various tasks
- Demonstrates active participation and positive contributions within team environments, consistently showing a willingness to support others and work effectively with colleagues
- Exhibits initiative in team tasks
- Has a foundational awareness of production management principles, including scheduling, location considerations, and health and safety
- Work flexibly across all programmes as required by production needs.
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Skills
Journalistic Research
Content Creation
Script Writing
Brief Writing
Guest Management
Current Affairs Knowledge
Compliance
OFCOM Regulations
Data Protection
Health & Safety
Idea Generation
Social Media Content Strategy
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Communication
Production Management
Copyright Regulations
Location