Researcher - Lorraine, Itv Studios Daytime - London, United Kingdom - ITV Jobs

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Researcher - Lorraine

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Office/Studio Based, London

Hiring range:
£28,000

Your work matters to millions.

After more than 35 years in television, Lorraine continues to go from strength to strength from 9am to 10am every morning, Monday to Friday.

The team are currently looking for an enthusiastic Researcher to be part of one of Daytime television's most talked about shows.

Working in a day team, you'll come up with original, diverse and compelling ways of telling stories for our audience - covering news, celebrity guests, and a range of human interest and lifestyle stories and features.

You'll have lots of ideas and a good knowledge of current affairs.

You will be responsible for researching programme items, writing briefs and scripts as well as edit material for the show.

You'll also brief guests and on-screen talent and therefore must feel comfortable interacting with lots of different people from different backgrounds and seniority levels.

The successful applicant will ideally have a strong journalistic ability, creative flair and be well organised as well as have worked in a live daily show previously.

From time to time you may be required to work long hours and some Bank Holidays which time will be given back to you as Days Off in Lieu (DOIL).

Experience of adhering to OFCOM regulations with good legal and compliance knowledge is desirable.

Although there will be some aspects of the role that can be done from home, this role is primarily studio/office based.

Please send your CV together with a cover letter explaining why you are suited for this role. If you have the experience and enthusiasm we need, then we'd love to hear from you

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

Experience in live television
Previous credits as a Researcher or journalism qualification
Strong interest and knowledge of current affairs and popular culture
Ability to remain calm under pressure
A keen eye for detail with excellent spelling and grammar
Excellent organisational skills

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

Experience using editing software

ITV is for everyone.
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: Friday 1st September 2023