Trainee researcher (Northern Ireland)

Salary: £25,000-£30,000

Location: Northern Ireland

Kickstart your career in television as a trainee researcher, uncovering stories, sourcing contributors, and supporting exciting productions.

Being a researcher in the TV industry requires you to watch a lot of TV... reckon you could handle it?!

But it's not all play and no work, you're watching with a purpose! To be a great researcher you need to be highly observant, able to spot tiny details and use your creative eye to solve problems.

What you might be doing as a Researcher

• Conducting thorough research: Assist in gathering information for projects, including fact-checking, sourcing materials, and compiling data for presentations and other production needs.
• Supporting senior team members: Provide research assistance for various topics and content areas as directed by senior researchers, producers, or writers.
• Organising research materials: Help to organize and manage research findings.
• Assist with sourcing media: Help find relevant archival footage, images, audio, or interviews to support the production’s needs.
• Collaborating with the team: Work closely with other team members to ensure the research aligns with the project’s goals and creative direction.
• Finding contributors: Helping to find and interview contributors who take part in programmes.
• Assisting on location: You may be required to help out on a shoot whether in the studio or on location. Travel may be required.

Convince Us You Could Be A Great Researcher!

• In your application (in reference to question 1), tell us about how you demonstrate these characteristics. Make sure you use examples including anything relevant you did in any work experience, a part-time job or even in your personal life.
• You will be a great researcher if you:
• have a curiosity about the world and people and are well-informed
• have strong attention to detail
• are comfortable managing tight deadlines and handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• are a good communicator
• love being a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, while also being able to work independently when needed
• are tenacious and want to get the job done
• are excited to build a career in TV and Digital Content production

Opportunities Available

Waddell Media - Trainee Researcher

Waddell Media is a broad factual production company, covering just about anything that’s not scripted, from award-winning lifestyle formats to history, wildlife and popular documentaries. With an average output of around a dozen series and singles per year, the company has a long track record of great popular factual content for UK, Irish and International broadcasters.

For over fifteen years we have been Channel 4’s biggest supplier from Northern Ireland. Currently we are making a third series of Britain’s Most Expensive Houses for the Channel as well as Escape to Florida, a brand new 20-part series for shoulder peak. In the last couple of years, we have also made: We Built a Zoo (BBC Three), Coronation Tailors: Fit for a King (BBC Two), Tour de Fred: Northern Ireland (ITV1) Selling Ireland’s Most Exclusive Homes (RTÉ 2) to name just a few.

The office is based in Holywood, Co Down, about five miles outside Belfast. There is good parking and decent rail links from Belfast and Bangor. Office hours are 9.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. We generally like our people to be in the office. We love it to be packed with an eclectic bunch of creative people, talking and coming up with ideas. It’s very accessible and all are welcome.

We love dogs but our landlord doesn’t sadly.

https://www.c4productiontrainingscheme.com/opportunities/researcher/tra…

Stellify Media - Trainee Researcher

Stellify Media is an award-winning, multi-genre unscripted production company that specializes in telling compelling human stories. From the nerve-wracking journey of contestants on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? to the harrowing final moments of Titanic Sinks Tonight, Stellify Media creates unforgettable television that captivates audiences worldwide. The company focuses on producing emotionally charged, high-stakes content that resonates deeply with viewers.

Founded in 2014 by Kieran Doherty and Matthew Worthy, Stellify Media was established as a joint venture with Sony Pictures Television. Since its inception, Stellify Media has quickly become a recognized leader in the production industry, known for its innovative approach and bold storytelling.

Stellify Media is also celebrated for its exceptional workplace culture, having been consistently voted the Best Place to Work in Television by Broadcast Magazine. The company’s offices are located in the heart of Belfast, opposite the Grand Opera House and just a few minutes' walk from key transport hubs, such as train and bus stations. The vibrant city center location offers plenty of cafes, shops, and open green spaces for team members to enjoy during breaks. Additionally, the office features a kitchen, dining area, and break-out spaces designed to support a comfortable and collaborative work environment.

https://www.c4productiontrainingscheme.com/opportunities/researcher/tra…

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.

Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.