6 Month Fixed Term Contract
Office/Studio Based, London
Hiring range: £28,000-£31,000
Your work matters to millions.
The Lorraine team are currently looking for a dazzling Researcher to join Lorraine Kelly as she celebrates her 40th anniversary on screen.
On air from 9am to 10am, Monday to Friday, the programme offers live, topical and glamorous content covering the biggest stories of the day along with fashion, features and celebrity guests.
As a Researcher, you'll work in a day-team alongside a Producer and Senior Producer typically producing one programme per week. You'll be bursting with topical ideas and have a good knowledge of current affairs. You'll be responsible for researching programme items, writing briefs and scripts, and editing material for the show. You'll also brief guests and on-screen talent.
The successful applicant will ideally have experience working on a daily live show and have a strong journalistic background. From time to time it may be required for you to work long hours and some Bank Holidays which 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 and/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.
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 Daytimetalent@itv.com
Find out more about applying with a disability.
* 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
Closing date: Sunday 19th January 2025]]>