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Job Introduction

We are looking for Development Researchers with a background in journalism and entertainment to join BBC Studios hugely successful, One Show development team. As Development Researcher you will have an interest in current affairs and entertainment but also the ability to spot good stories and develop new ideas that will work across a number of genres.

Candidates should be tenacious, brimming with ambitious ideas, and be confident pitching. You will have an awareness of the issues that matter to the public and be across both print and online news and what people are watching and consuming on TV, Radio and social media platforms, and in turn be able to suggest unique, fresh ideas that will appeal to broad audiences. As a confident writer and communicator, you will demonstrate a dedicated approach to interrogating subjects and be able to suggest relevant on-screen talent and contributors.

Main Responsibilities

• Proactively undertake research to identify and develop new ideas and new talent.
• Suggest, develop and research appropriate ideas with accuracy and diligence, using a wide range of sources and & adhering to known BBC policies & guidelines
• Strong journalistic instinct and skills.
• Work collaboratively as part of a strong and effective team, using your judgement to refer upwards when appropriate
• Liaise with contributors, experts and talent, where required.
• Seek out and develop access to unique stories and locations.
• Produce well researched, crafted compelling treatments.

Are you the right candidate?

• Proven experience of working in television production and/or television development in a Researcher role.
• Demonstrable interest in Specialist Factual production especially in history and entertainment
• Genuine interest and a passion for development.
• Experience of writing treatments.
• Calm and organised approach to working a busy environment, able to work to tight deadlines and prioritise across multiple projects.
• Excellent team player.
• A wide knowledge of film and television output.
• Handling confidential information with tact and sensitivity

About the BBC

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours in the document attached below.

Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC – whether that’s to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here

Package Description

Band: B
Contract type: Fixed Term / Attachment
Location: Salford

Researcher 1 - 3 Month Contract

Researcher 2 - 6 Month Contract

We’re happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

• Excellent career progression – the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation.
• Unrivalled training and development opportunities – our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification.
• Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more.