Researcher for Forensic Drama: Authentic & Impactful

BBC Studios Scripted; Highgate; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BBC Studios Scripted in Digbeth Birmingham is seeking an experienced Researcher for Silent Witness to ensure scientific authenticity and credible storytelling. You’ll work with editors and producers to support forensic accuracy across scripts and develop well-sourced research for complex narratives.

You should have more than one year of editorial research experience in scripted drama, with strong attention to detail, audit trails, and ability to collaborate with experts and writers to maintain

Formación

• More than one year’s experience in editorial research in scripted drama (high-end or continuing).
• Demonstrable experience reflecting forensic attention to detail and wide sources.
• Ability to liaise with experts, writers and producers with tact and professionalism.
• Proven ability to maintain audit trails, verify facts and ensure continuity across storylines.
• Experience of television drama production processes and research support.

Responsabilidades

• Work with specialists to ensure forensic accuracy and attention to detail across scripts.
• Investigate and verify facts and social issues to ensure authenticity and credibility.
• Collaborate with the script team to provide research insights shaping character development.
• Establish and maintain relationships with professionals to gather accurate information.
• Keep comprehensive logs and audit trails of research findings and sources.
• Attend script meetings and provide research-based ideas to enhance realism.

Conocimientos

Editorial research

Descripción del empleo

BBC Studios Scripted in Digbeth Birmingham is seeking an experienced Researcher for Silent Witness to ensure scientific authenticity and credible storytelling. You’ll work with editors and producers to support forensic accuracy across scripts and develop well-sourced research for complex narratives.

You should have more than one year of editorial research experience in scripted drama, with strong attention to detail, audit trails, and ability to collaborate with experts and writers to maintain