Cookery Researcher - This Morning, ITV Studios Daytime

Office/Studio Based, London

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Hiring range: £29,000 - £31,000

For more information please email Daytimetalent@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

A fantastic opportunity has now arisen to join our food department as a Cookery Researcher.

The This Morning team are looking for a Cookery Researcher with experience of working in a live studio environment. The successful candidate will be required to work within the busy food department at This Morning and be full of original ideas.

In this varied role, you will be involved in breaking down recipes to work for live TV, work with home economists and assist the Food Producer to deliver daily/weekly content both on location and for live broadcast. Being able to write briefs and organise and oversee screen tests for new talent.

The successful candidate will be a team player, understand how to build relationships, and effectively communicate with colleagues and external clients.

The ideal candidate will be keeping up to date with the latest news stories relating to food, chefs, or food trends and adapting accordingly to news stories at short notice.

You must be able to work under pressure to tight deadlines and have a flexible approach to work as you will be working to a shift pattern which will include weekends and bank holidays.

If this role sounds like you, we want to hear from you!

Skills you'll need (minimum criteria)

• A minimum of three researcher credits - preferably on live, studio-based programmes and cookery programmes
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Being confident in supporting the producers and making decisions
• Demonstrable experience of supporting the producer with the day to day running of the busy food department
• Ability to perform under pressure
• A team player who can work effectively with different departments across the programme

Other things we're looking for (key criteria)

• The right applicant will have a good understanding of recipes, seasonal ingredients and topical themes influencing how the nation wants to eat
• Keeping up to date with the latest news stories relating to food, chefs, or food trends and adapting accordingly to news stories at short notice
• Finding and booking chefs, building and maintaining positive relationships with talent and their management

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: Thursday 7th November 2024]]>