Researcher, Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC

Researcher, Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC Manchester, England

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Full Time Manchester, England 26500 - 30740 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Researcher


Coronation Street


12 Months FTC


Manchester, UK


Hiring range: £26,500 - £30,740 per annum

For more information please email [email protected]


Your work matters to millions.


Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.


When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.


Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.


Your impact sends ripples.


The team

You will be helping to research on behalf of the needs of the story team, script department and production and monitoring all research requirements. When you join us, you enter a fun working environment, With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. ITV.


The role

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Requires dealing with writers, editorial staff, the Production team and outside contacts.
  • Responsibility for monitoring all research requirements and proactively seeking alternative ways to run a story.
  • Briefing story team on factual accuracy as appropriate to storylines and issuing research documents.
  • Providing research notes prior to first and second draft script meetings for Producers, Directors and Script Editors.

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)


  • Television experience, working in either editorial or production.
  • Experience of researching factual or scripted content.
  • Experience of handling significant and varied workload within tight deadlines.
  • Experience in collecting and collating information from various sources.
  • Understanding of scripted TV content.
  • Experience of working with various public and/or third sector organisations.
  • Demonstrable passion for continuing drama

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)


  • Ability to prioritise and work to strict deadlines, working independently and as part of a team.
  • Passion for storytelling e.g involvement in theatre, literature, short films, proof reading scripts.
  • Ability to digest and condense large and complex subject areas for documents and meetings.
  • Excellent written and verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to use initiative and be proactive.
  • Outstanding writing and communication skills.
  • Editorial instinct and judgement with knowledge of production requirements of the programme.


ITV is for everyone.


ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).


We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at [email protected].


  • There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications.


Because those who make an impact deserve to be rewarded for it.


ITV offers some great rewards and benefits including

  • Flexible working with a range of options
  • Generous holiday allowance, plus you can buy more
  • Annual bonus opportunity
  • Competitive pension contribution
  • Save as you earn - with an opportunity to buy ITV shares
  • Wellbeing and volunteering days plus a wide range of opportunities to help you live a balanced and healthy life

More about our benefits


Closing date: Sunday 21st May 2023

Researcher, Coronation Street - 12 Months FTC
ITV Jobs

https://www.itvjobs.com/
London, United Kingdom
Carolyn McCall
Unknown / Non-Applicable
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Public
Broadcast Media
1955
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