Researcher - Loose Women

Company:	ITV
Division:	Media & Entertainment
Business Area:	Media Production
Contract Type:	Fixed Term Full Time
Salary:	£30,000 - £31,000
Workplace:	Office/Studio Based, London - Expectation is 3/4 days in the office.
Closing Date:	30th April 2025

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The Role

The team

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.

The role

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.

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)

Experience working on live, studio-based programmes at Researcher level
Proven experience working with on screen talent
Experience conducting research chats and writing briefs

Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)

Live TV experience is preferable
An understanding of Avid editing software and iNews scripting system
Understanding of compliance guidelines and OFCOM regulations

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

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).

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Your impact sends ripples

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

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