Development Researcher

BBC Studios - Fact/Ents; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading production company in Salford is seeking a Development Researcher for a 6-month contract. The role involves pitching original video topics, investigating, and connecting with audiences on diverse subjects. The ideal candidate should have a strong journalistic instinct and a flair for creativity. This position includes hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong journalistic instinct and creativity for original ideas.
• Ability to simplify complex topics with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Pitch original VTs weekly with creativity and precision.
• Investigate, research, and fact-check under pressure.
• Casting compelling contributors and crafting briefings.
• Connect with diverse audiences on current affairs and entertainment.

Skills

Creativity

Research skills

Resilience

Storytelling

Job description

Are you a bold storyteller with a nose for the next big thing?

Join BBC Studios’ Documentary Unit at The One Show as our next Development Researcher — where your flair for original ideas and journalistic instinct will help shape stories that reach millions.

Location: Salford with hybrid working

Contract: 6-month contract

Deadline: Sunday 3rd August

Your responsibilities:

1. Pitch original VTs weekly with creativity and precision
2. Investigate, research, and fact-check under pressure
3. Casting compelling contributors and crafting briefings for producers and presenters
4. Simplify complex topics with editorial maturity and empathy

We want someone resilient, proactive, and bursting with ideas. If you’re passionate about current affairs, entertainment, arts, and human interest, and you know how to connect with diverse audiences, this is where your skills will shine.

For the full advert and to apply, please follow the link!