Junior Researcher, Scam Interceptors - Freelance, Glasgow

BBC Studios; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

BBC Studios' Scam Interceptors is seeking a junior researcher to join the team on a freelance basis in Glasgow. You will log actuality as it unfolds, identify key moments and help uncover stories at the heart of our investigations.

You’ll also support the team by contacting contributors post filming and ahead of transmission, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle large volumes of material efficiently. Dates: 28 October – 17 December 2026.

Qualifications

• Logging footage experience on factual, documentary, consumer, or current affairs productions desirable.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work with large volumes of media and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Log actuality as it unfolds and identify key moments.
• Help uncover stories at the heart of investigations.
• Support the production team by contacting contributors post filming and ahead of transmission.

Skills

Attention to detail

Highly organised

Media handling

Team player

Job description

BBC Studios' Scam Interceptors is seeking a junior researcher to join the team on a freelance basis in Glasgow. You will log actuality as it unfolds, identify key moments and help uncover stories at the heart of our investigations.

You’ll also support the team by contacting contributors post filming and ahead of transmission, requiring excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle large volumes of material efficiently. Dates: 28 October – 17 December 2026.