Trainee Researcher

Type: Trainee
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber

A good researcher watches a lot of television, is interested in people and can build good relationships. They have a keen eye for detail and are able to acquire an in- depth knowledge of any subject they are tasked with. They are persuasive and demonstrate tenacity to get the job done. Researchers find contributors, locations and stories for TV shows, and are a key part of coming up with content for a show.

About the company: True North has a stand-out track record in devising and delivering long-running, returning series and entertaining formats. Based in Leeds, it makes compelling content that’s watched in almost every territory in the world. True North’s exceptionally friendly and supportive culture means that it’s the company of choice for many of the UK’s most talented content creators. Working across genres including factual, factual-entertainment, features, reality and more, diversity is part of their DNA. With a dedicated division covering each of their fields, they have all the specialist skills to make everything from distinctive daytime television to headline-grabbing reality and hard-hitting documentaries.