Junior Topical Researcher

5 days ago

London, United Kingdom BBC Full time

Job Introduction
The One Show is looking for a talented, creative and reliable junior researcher to work on its topical film team which supplies one or two short films a day to the running order of the UK’s favourite prime-time magazine show. You will help with originating, researching and casting those films and assisting in shooting them on location.

Main Responsibilities
The topical film team’s Junior Researcher works to the Film Team Producer who in turn reports to the Executive Editor and Deputy Editor with responsibilities as follows:

- Initiating, researching and developing fresh ideas for topical films.
- Keeping abreast of the news and reading a wide range of newspapers, magazines and other source material.
- Suggesting original, thought-provoking and if appropriate humorous treatments.
- Writing clear, concise and accurate briefs for reporters and film-makers.
- Casting the best contributors who will shine on camera rejecting those who don’t meet the highest standards.
- Fact-checking sometimes at short notice to tight deadlines.
- Having the confidence to reject narratives and allegations reported elsewhere as a result of research.
- Adapting to a fast-changing environment.
- Carrying out thorough research telephone interviews with contributors.
- Sourcing props and locations for shoots.
- Negotiating access to locations and securing all permissions.
- Ensuring all films abide by the BBC's Editorial and Legal guidelines.
- Assisting on shoots and self
- shooting if required.
- Working with colleagues in relationships in accordance with the BBC's stated values.

You must be able to display a good grasp of current affairs and topical news stories with a commitment to rigorous fact-checking and the BBC’s Editorial Guidelines and have a thorough knowledge of _The One Show_ and its audience.

You will be an ideas person with flair and the confidence to propose and argue for your ideas in the knowledge that only the best will be commissioned.

**Key criteria**:

- Experience in television production probably as a runner, PMA or junior researcher
- Ability to originate fresh, innovative ideas for topical films
- Self-shooting experience preferable
- Good knowledge of The One Show and a proven passion for popular television
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines

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About the BBC

Package Description
Band: A
Contract type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Location: London
- **_Flexible / agile working _**:

- opportunities across the business
- **_Excellent career progression _**- the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
- **_Unrivalled training and development opportunities_** - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
- **_Benefits_**:

- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.

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