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Virgin Media Television |
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Researcher – Ireland AM |
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Dublin |
Contact: |
Claire |
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Westgate Business Park, Ballymount, Dublin 24 |
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About Virgin Media:
Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland. Every day we deliver connections that really matter for Irish Consumers and Businesses with multi award-winning services including broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our Virgin Media Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions for entrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.
Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland’s number one commercial broadcaster offering three 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 Sport and our 6 Extra Sport channels offer extensive sports coverage across the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin Media Solutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clients across the UK and Ireland.
Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world’s leading converged video, broadband and communications companies, with operations in six European countries.
For further information please visit: www.virginmedia.ie
About the Role:
Reporting to the Series Producer, we are looking for a Researcher to join the team. Ireland AM is Ireland’s flagship breakfast programme broadcasting three hours of television a day, 21 hours a week. Researchers are expected to deliver high quality items for the show’s output, working closely with producers and presenters. They must be passionate about TV, full of ideas, show great initiative, exercise sound editorial judgement and have a clear understanding of what makes great television.
Specific Duties & Tasks:
- Sourcing guests for the show and reacting to breaking news
- Interviewing and compiling notes prior to guests live appearances
- Writing scripts for presenters based on the notes compiled on guests
- Editing VTs and other broadcast footage
- Producing shoots on location and ensuring effective Live OBs
- Sourcing and clearing footage and images for the show
- Organising regular guests; ensuring they are in the diary and know in advance what is expected of them for their slot
- Updating the Ireland AM Social Media pages such as Facebook and Twitter
- Liaising with producers and presenters on show development
- Originating New Series Ideas
- Responsible for live audience interaction when required
Skills & Expertise:
- Two years television production experience is desirable
- Strong background in journalism
- Strong contacts book
- Great ideas and enthusiasm
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
- The ability to write concise background briefs for presenters
- Strong interest in current affairs and Irish life
- Excellent computer skills including the ability to edit VT content
- Strong Social Media skills
- An understanding of what makes good television
- The ability to work under pressure as part of a busy team
Virgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.
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Deadline:
www.virginmedia.ie
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