Tonight Show Researcher — Current Affairs & Guests

Virgin Media Business Ireland; Ireland; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Birthday day off

Contributory pension

Healthcare

Discounts on Virgin Media mobile and ？

Job summary

Virgin Media News is seeking a dedicated researcher for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show. You will book guests, generate content ideas, and build relationships with presenters, guests, agencies and political parties.

You will identify new talent and understand panel dynamics while working across digital news platforms and production teams. The role requires flexible hours and shifts outside normal office times, with a focus on delivering high-quality journalism and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in current affairs television/radio.
• Thorough knowledge of the Irish political landscape.
• Strong contacts book.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent editorial judgement.
• Excellent social media skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Exceptional organisation skills.
• Knowledge of digital news production.

Responsibilities

• Booking contributors for panel discussions and interviews.
• Interviewing and compiling notes prior to live appearances.
• Working with the production team in the preparation and management of high-quality journalistic programming.
• A commanding knowledge of both traditional and new television production.
• Liase and greet guests ahead in studio.
• Sourcing and posting digital news content from TV programmes to online platforms.
• Assist the producers with programme administration.

Skills

Current affairs experience

Irish political landscape knowledge

Editorial judgement

Social media skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Flexible hours

Network of contacts

Job description

Virgin Media News is seeking a dedicated researcher for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show. You will book guests, generate content ideas, and build relationships with presenters, guests, agencies and political parties.

You will identify new talent and understand panel dynamics while working across digital news platforms and production teams. The role requires flexible hours and shifts outside normal office times, with a focus on delivering high-quality journalism and