Researcher (News) - Virgin Media Television About Virgin Media Television: Virgin Media Television is Ireland's number one commercial public service broadcaster offering four free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two, Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in home produced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best in international programming.
Virgin Media News is seeking a researcher for our flagship current affairs programme, The Tonight Show.
The researcher will be responsible for booking guests, generating ideas for content, developing relationships with presenters, guests, agencies and political parties, identifying new talent and understanding the dynamics of panel discussions.
This role will involve varied shifts outside of normal office hours.
Specific Duties & Tasks: Booking contributors for panel discussions & one-on-one interviewsInterviewing and compiling notes prior to guests live appearancesWorking with the production team in the preparation and management of high quality journalistic programming.A commanding knowledge of both traditional and new television productionLiase and greet guests ahead in studioSourcing and posting digital content such as video clips and audio from TV programmes to online and podcast platformsAssist the producers with programme administrationOther newsroom duties as assignedSkills & Expertise: Experience working in current affairs in television / radio.Knowledge of the Irish political landscape will also be required together with a command of national and international social, cultural, business and economic affairs.Good communication and interpersonal skillsSound editorial judgementAbility to work under pressure as part of a busy team and meet deadlinesAbility to work flexible hoursExceptional organisational skillsKnowledge of digital news productionVirgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.
Join and you'll be part of the Virgin Media family. We're a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too, including a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.
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