Countryfile BBC Ones flagship factual series is seeking enthusiastic Researchers to become part of a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise. However please note that appointment to the pool does not guarantee work.
You will research a huge range of fascinating topics from classics such as wildlife farming and the environment to arts literature and fashion and will search for novel and unexpected locations in the countrys well-trodden landscape.
As a Researcher youll be responsible for story development setting up and scheduling shoots and working on location alongside both production teams and high-profile presenters. We are looking for organised researchers with an excellent teamworking ethic.
Keen to immerse yourself in the countryside and its stories you will have experience of working in TV production as a researcher and knowledge of the production process and some amount of technical know-how. The ability to shoot is beneficial but not essential.
This is a Talent Pool. Applications will be accepted as CVs at this stage of the process
Joining the pool will mean that you will be offered work as and when opportunities arise. Our focus will be over the next 12 months starting December 2025. Appointment to the pool will not entitle candidates to permanent contracts with the BBC those will have to be applied for in the normal way. The Talent Pool serves as a database of Researchers who have the necessary skills and experience to work with us and forms a group of candidates that will be considered as a priority should a (non-permanent) position become vacant.
BBC Studios is committed to having a diverse range of skills experience and talent working on our programmes and as such were keen for applicants from underrepresented groups to apply particularly those who are neurodivergent have a disability are from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups to ensure we are representative of all.
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