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Closing date for applications: Friday 9th January 2026 at 5.00pmSalary: £20,441 p.a. - paid as a tax free training bursaryLocation: BristolStart date: 9th February 2026Duration: 6 monthsWorking hours: 35 hours per weekInterviews: w/c 26th January 2026 Keen to kickstart your career in TV? This hands-on traineeship offers the chance to gain experience in research, storytelling and production across two iconic BBC Studios programmes.<a href="https://productions.bbcstudios.com/our-production-brands/factual-entertainment-productions" target="_blank">BBC Studios</a> factual entertainment team delivers some of the UK’s most entertaining and enriching programmes, giving audiences an escape from reality through relatable, funny and aspirational content. Its creative craft skills produce constantly evolving and enthralling narratives that keep audiences hooked, week-on-week all around the world. It connects with viewers through universal formats, charismatic presenters and bold storytelling full of heart and character.BBC Studios currently has a coveted opportunity for a trainee researcher to join their team for six months. Throughout their time, the successful candidate will gain experience across Countryfile and Gardeners’ World, two of the BBC’s most iconic factual entertainment programmes. Both shows are highly respected in the rural, and horticultural communities and attract a loyal audience of nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts.&nbsp;This is the ideal opportunity for an outdoors and gardening obsessed TV enthusiast to emerge from this scheme with all the skills necessary for a junior researcher position. If you are ready to step into the world of factual entertainment and work on some of the BBC’s biggest and most loved programmes, this could be the role for you… Key activitiesOn-the-job training will be provided across the two productions to ensure you develop an excellent grounding in how to find the best new stories, set up shoots, and become confident in archive research, media management, and camera assisting. The trainee will also gain unique insight into the cutting-edge technology used to capture stunning sequences and receive ongoing mentor support from experienced researchers on the team. What you will learn<ul><li>A full understanding of the television production process across both Countryfile and Gardeners’ World</li><li>A full insight into how the BBC Studios entertainment team operates in Bristol</li><li>Research techniques and storytelling skills</li><li>Administrative and editorial skills</li><li>How to generate engaging ideas for a range of audiences</li></ul> What we’re looking for<ul><li>A genuine passion for gardening, the countryside, and storytelling</li><li>Strong research and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail</li><li>Proven organisational ability and experience meeting tight deadlines</li><li>Some knowledge of TV production processes and some technical know-how</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and to take initiative</li><li>Passionate about pursuing a career in TV</li><li>Creative and bursting with engaging ideas</li><li>General understanding of the audiences for factual entertainment</li><li>Demonstrable experience or interest in the media, including enthusiasm for factual entertainment content</li></ul> To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address: <a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying/mentoring and more.

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Trainee researcher

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026&nbsp;Salary: £25,855.00 - £29,116.00 p.a. depending on experienceContract: Full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw&nbsp; Are you organised, detail-driven, and looking for your next role in publishing? Join an independent academic publisher and help drive the operations behind a dynamic portfolio of journals while supporting authors and editors.Intellect is currently looking for a production editor to join our team. Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries. Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production. Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate day to day editorial management of a portfolio of journals</li><li>Liaise with and provide support for our authors, editors and their contributors</li><li>Liaise with and monitor the work of our production stakeholders - copy editors, typesetters, printers and distributors to ensure a timely and efficient production process</li></ul>As part of a small team, there will be some other areas of work to which you may be asked to contribute. Training will be given on the job as required. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Project management skills</li><li>Administrative skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite)</li><li>Proofreading skills</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills: ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines and able to work on your own initiative</li><li>Attention to detail, resourceful and proactive</li><li>Degree-level education desired with a keen interest in the dissemination of research</li><li>Customer service skills</li><li>Data entry and data manipulation/interpretation skills</li></ul> BenefitsOur staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul> Additional informationThis is a full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw with a probationary period of six months. This position will be based in our office in Bristol, with flexible and hybrid working available. All interviews will be conducted at our Bristol office or remotely via Gmeet where applicable.To apply please upload a full CV and covering letter.(Please note that if you have not received a reply by 31 January 2026 then your application has not been successful on this occasion.) We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you. Please let us know your needs when you apply or reach out to Ria Baker on <a href="mailto:ria@intellectbooks.com" target="_blank">ria@intellectbooks.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Intellect

Production editor (Journals)

2 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Opportunities in Bristol, UK