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Researcher - Loose Women

6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Office/Studio Based, London

Hiring range: £28,000 - £31,000

For more information please email Daytimetalent@itv.com

Your work matters to millions.

Loose Women is an award winning show that’s making waves – and headlines – around the world. Whether it’s getting celebrities to open up like never before or having Hollywood stars like Dolly Parton and Matthew McConaughey, working on special features and shows including Loose Men, Daytime’s longest-running talk show continues to set the news agenda every weekday for our million-plus viewers. And now, you have a chance to join our talented team.

We are looking for a Researcher brimming with brilliant, never-seen-before ideas for TV content that will continue to get our viewers talking. You must know the topics that are guaranteed to connect with our audience and be able to source interesting and unique stories before they break anywhere else. The ideal candidate will be able to turn current affairs, showbiz, human interest and hard news stories into compelling debates, knowing just how to strike that delicate balance between light and shade on our show.

You will know how to get the best from a celebrity guest and establish and maintain strong relationships with PRs and talent to ensure the best content is featured on Loose Women.You will have a journalistic background and be used to working in a live news environment.

You may be assisting the producer in the gallery to oversee studio production, therefore experience of live daytime television is a plus. You must have an understanding of compliance guidelines and OFCOM regulations and a flexible approach to work as you will be working to a shift pattern, which will on occasion include weekends and bank holidays.

Last, but not least, a great sense of humour is a must – as well as talking about the tough issues of the day, Loose Women provides our viewers with a laugh at lunchtime. If you think you fit the bill and thrive on the buzz of working on a live network programme, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV together with THREE ideas for topics you think would be perfect for a Loose Women show, as well as TWO newsworthy guest suggestions you believe would generate great content and headlines. 

Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)

• One year’s experience working as a researcher/2 or more credits
• Proven experience working with on screen talent

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

• Live TV experience is preferable
• An understanding of Avid editing software and iNews scripting system 

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 moreAnnual 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 12th September 2024