Researcher (The Tonight Show/Monday with Gavin Reilly)

Researcher (The Tonight Show/Monday with Gavin Reilly), Virgin Media Television

About the role:

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.

The researcher will have good working knowledge of digital news platforms and digital production.

This role will involve varied shifts outside of normal office hours.

Duties & Tasks:

• Booking contributors for panel discussions & one-on-one interviews
• Interviewing and compiling notes prior to guests live appearances
• Working with the production team in the preparation and management of high-quality journalistic programming.
• A commanding knowledge of both traditional and new television production
• Liase and greet guests ahead in studio
• Sourcing and posting digital news content from TV programmes to online platforms
• Assist the producers with programme administration

Skills & Expertise:

• Extensive experience working in current affairs in television / radio.
• Thorough knowledge of the Irish political landscape will also be required together with a command of national and international social, cultural, business and economic affairs.
• A strong contacts book
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent, proven editorial judgement
• Excellent social media skills
• Ability to work under pressure as part of a busy team and meet deadlines
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Exceptional organisation skills
• Knowledge of digital news production

Join and you’ll be part of the Virgin Media family. You can trust us to do the right thing by you. We’re a great place to work and we offer impressive benefits too. Get ready for a generous holiday allowance, birthday day off, contributory pension, healthcare and discounts on our fantastic mobile broadband and cable.

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