Trainee Researcher - Premium Architecture Series

Sign In To View; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading television production company in Bristol is seeking a Trainee Researcher to join their BAFTA and Emmy award-winning team. The successful candidate will assist in production tasks, from casting to shoot support. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative, and passionate about television. This is a full-time role scheduled from September to December 2025, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous TV experience as a runner, production assistant, or junior researcher.
• Brilliant communicator, both on the phone and in person.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of production, from casting to supporting shoots.
• Help set up and support production tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Previous TV experience

Job description

Trainee Researcher - Premium Architecture Series

Description

Plimsoll is looking for a TRAINEE RESEARCHER to work with our BAFTA and Emmy award-winning team across a new 8 part architectural series for a prominent streamer. This role is for someone with previous TV experience (e.g. runner, production assistant, or junior researcher) who is looking to take the next step up and work on a large-scale production. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The successful candidate will assist the team with all aspects of production, from casting to working with the team to help set up and support shoots. You will need to be organised, able to work to a schedule, and be a strong team player.

The ideal candidate is a brilliant communicator, confident on the phone and in person, and has a passion for television production.

• Contract: September 2025 - December 2025 (approx)


• Based: Bristol Office


• Basis: Full time

Please apply with your CV, cover letter and availability. Closing date: 20th August 2025. We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven't been selected this time.

If you have any access needs or alternate ways of communication, do let us know and we'll be happy to make adjustments.

• Company Name: Sign In to view


• Location: Bristol


• Posted on: 13th Aug 2025


• Apply by: 20th Aug 2025

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This role is for someone with previous TV experience (e.g. runner, production assistant, or junior researcher) who is looking to take the next step up and work on a large-scale production. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
The successful candidate will assist the team with all aspects of production, from casting to working with the team to help set up and support shoots. You will need to be organised, able to work to a schedule, and be a strong team player.
The ideal candidate is a brilliant communicator, confident on the phone and in person, and has a passion for television production.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of the TV industry and actively encourage applications from all under-represented groups. Due to the number of applications, we may not be able to get back to you personally. If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, unfortunately you haven't been selected this time.