JOB TITLE: Media Researcher

UNIT: Research & Development

JOB PROFILE: As a Media Researcher you would support the content development team by finding the information, people and places needed for film, television or radio programmes. If you like investigating things and can get your creative ideas across to people; this could be the ideal job for you.

You would need to be a good organizer and be able to work accurately. You'll also have to be patient and determined when trying to track down information that is hard to find.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Your tasks would include:

* developing film, television or radio concepts in pre-production stage
* discussing programme ideas and researching programme needs with producers
* finding and checking information, using sources such as the internet, libraries and museums
* writing programme profiles, pitches and proposals
* searching media libraries and archives for music, photographs and film footage
* writing briefs for presenters, scriptwriters and production personnel
* checking copyright and arranging permission to use archive material
* finding studio audiences and programme contributors
* looking for locations
* keeping detailed records
* researching and writing content for websites and social media linked to TV or radio programmes and films
* monitoring production activities on location/studio


ENTRY RQUIREMENTS: OND, HND, B.Sc., B.A. in any discipline.

A film school certification or previous experience on film and TV productions is an added advantage.


SKILLS, INTERESTS AND QUALITIES: As a media researcher, you should have:

* good written and spoken communication skills
* excellent research skills
* excellent computer and internet skills
* good organizational and administrative skills
* a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
* the ability to work well on your own and also as part of a team
* creativity and initiative
* patience and determination
* multi-tasking ability and a flexible approach to work
* the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and a detailed CV to humanresources@genesisstudios.tv on or before 15/08/2014.