Hybrid Factual TV Researcher — Antiques & Archives

The Bbc; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

BBC Bargain Hunt is seeking three Researchers to join the Cardiff-based production team. You will develop creative ideas and identify suitable contributors and locations for short VTs while sourcing and clearing archive material for worldwide distribution.

You will liaise with directors, experts and talent, work with a busy production team, and be prepared to travel across the UK, staying away from home as required, with a standard office pattern three days a week and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Researcher in Factual TV production.
• Proven ability to find original stories for broadcast.
• Experience clearing archive material.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work with directors, contributors and talent on busy shoots.

Responsibilities

• Generate creative ideas and identify suitable contributors and locations for short VTs.
• Source and clear a wide range of archive material for worldwide distribution.
• Liaise with contributors, experts and talent and work closely with the director and production team.
• Travel with shoots across the UK and work in Cardiff-based offices three days per week with hybrid hours.

Skills

Creative ideation

Communication

Planning & organisation

Team collaboration

Resilience

Job description

BBC Bargain Hunt is seeking three Researchers to join the Cardiff-based production team. You will develop creative ideas and identify suitable contributors and locations for short VTs while sourcing and clearing archive material for worldwide distribution.

You will liaise with directors, experts and talent, work with a busy production team, and be prepared to travel across the UK, staying away from home as required, with a standard office pattern three days a week and flexible hours.