Role Overview
Workplace: Office/Studio Based, London. Fixed Term Contract until 31st December 2026. The role Researchers, part of Multistory Media-Daytime, will help to pull three shows together (Lorraine, This Morning, Loose Women) by writing accurate and interesting briefs for presenters, conducting research chats with well-known faces and experts. Researchers are encouraged to regularly pitch ideas for the TV programmes and social channels of all daytime shows. The role supports the production of a broad range of content including breaking news, emotional real‑life stories, health and consumer items, and celebrity interviews.
Responsibilities
- Pull three shows together (Lorraine, This Morning, Loose Women) by writing accurate and interesting briefs for presenters.
- Conduct research chats with well‑known faces and experts.
- Pitch ideas for the TV programmes and social channels of all daytime shows.
- Support the production of a broad range of content including breaking news, emotional real‑life stories, health and consumer items, and celebrity interviews.
Minimum Criteria
- Experience in a live television environment.
- Previous experience at Researcher level in a journalistic environment (minimum of 2 researcher credits).
- Demonstrable experience and confidence in conducting research chats, writing briefs/scripts and working with on‑screen guests, presenters and experts.
- Good understanding of current affairs, topical stories and trends.
- Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements (H&S, Data Protection, OFCOM and ITV Editorial Policy).
- Clear understanding and adherence to duty of care protocols.
- Experience generating a constant stream of ideas.
- Understanding of what social content resonates with audiences.
Key Criteria
- Creativity/Problem Solving.
- Proven experience supporting content creation with developing creative ideas and an understanding of editorial needs.
- Ideal is an ideas creator with a flair to spot trends and stories that speak to viewers and audiences.
- Proven experience supporting the process of taking ideas from initial concept to production.
- Assisting teams in identifying and finding solutions on own initiative to production issues.
- Good people skills and effective briefing of guests, presenters and experts.
- Clear, concise, confident communication across all levels, fostering good collaboration and alignment within the team and with stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a demanding environment while keeping a calm approach and ensuring communication of creative vision is clear.
Planning & Organising
- Manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Conduct detailed research chats and write concise, accurate briefs and scripts in a timely manner.
- Effectively organise tasks and workload, anticipate potential challenges and changes, and manage time to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Show an adaptable approach to contributing to the team's goals and a proactive attitude towards task completion.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Strong attention to detail and aptitude for writing engaging script ideas and briefs, with developing awareness of current affairs, news, and topical trends.
- Understanding of the need for reliable sources and ability to identify different types of information sources and methods for finding them.
- Knowledge of compliance and copyright regulations (covering archive, stills, property, and music).
- Good knowledge of compliance, legal regulations, OFCOM regulations, production hazards and Health & Safety regulations.
Working with Others
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with individuals across departments and teams.
- Proactive approach and willingness to undertake various tasks.
- Active participation and positive contributions within team environments, consistently supporting others and working effectively with colleagues.
- Exhibits initiative in team tasks.
- Foundational awareness of production management principles, including scheduling, location considerations, and health and safety.
- Work flexibly across all programmes as required by production needs.
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