Researcher

The BBC Studios Natural History Unit is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic researcher to work on a spectacular landmark production. You will be part of a talented and collaborative production team creating a groundbreaking, sequence-based place-based landmark natural history series for a global audience. Key Responsibilities and Impact: You will need to be a highly experienced, creative, adaptable, and organised team player with a keen eye for a good story and good technical understanding. Your responsibilities will include: Researching and setting up filming for both blue-chip natural history and presenter-led sequences Offering practical support to Production Management, Producers, and Assistant Producers throughout the series, including on location Taking an innovative, ambitious, and imaginative approach to discovering, developing, and pitching outstanding content ideas Requirements: Experience working across multiple episodes on at least two sequence-based landmark natural history series A proven track record of setting up shoots and extensive experience on location where you have played a central role in capturing sequences for broadcast A comprehensive technical understanding of cameras and lenses and an interest in cutting-edge camera technologies and techniques to produce visually new stories blue-chip natural history sequences Knowledge of and good contacts with leading wildlife experts and organisations across the African continent Excellent communication skills and an ability to build relationships with a variety of people from different backgrounds Track record of finding and developing new emotionally engaging and achievable behavioural stories that suit the editorial brief Resilience and stamina to sustain performance when under pressure with excellent organisational and planning skills Desirable Criteria: A demonstrable understanding of the importance of safe management of shoots Experience working with presenters and contributors on location and generating behind-the-scenes content to a high level A specialist knowledge and experience of working in challenging environments A willingness to spend long periods on location Experience with new media and digital content Experience of sourcing, logging archive, and understanding archive restrictions What We Offer: A flexible 35-hour working week with 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the option to buy an extra five days Defined pension (up to 10% employer contributions) Caring and parenting support, 24/7 remote GP access, life assurance, and accident benefit Career development in a values-led purpose-driven culture Job Data by YubHub .