Researcher
Central London
Researcher - Diagonal View
Soho, Central London
6 month contract
Rate: £1,500 Per Month
For Immediate Start
We are looking for a Researchers with a strong comedy/entertainment background to join the team at Diagonal View for a 6 month contract, where we're working on a clip show.
You'll be a Researcher who loves comedy and entertainment, knows how an entertainment show works, has a strong sense of comic timing, has a great eye for detail and is ambitious to progress. You'll be able to think creatively on a tight deadline, and you'll have a good understanding of how to avoid compliance issues (both editorial and technical)
Your key responsibilities
o Making programmes that are funny, entertaining and appeal to multiple generations of viewers.
o Delivering a high volume of content to a demanding client (SKY), with a very quick turnaround
o you'll need to organise licensed clips into detailed, precise spreadsheets so we can see exactly where all material is and came from.
o Transcode all material so that it gets to editors in the correct format.
o Work with your team on cutting material to time.
o Keep an eye out for any compliance issues (editorial and technical) raising any issues you think will arise.
Your skills
o Experienced researcher (Plenty of good Comedy/entertainment credits)
o Ability to manage your time effectively and keep to deadlines is essential.
o Able to creatively lead the team you'll be working with.
o Experience within, and a clear understanding of, TV production.
o Familiarity with industry codecs and compression software.
o Ability to contribute creatively.
o Proficiency in Mac-based systems.
o Exposure to a quick turnaround environment would also be ideal
About us
Diagonal View is a specialist at building huge, engaged communities around digital content (both our own and brands channels). We are a digital production studio in Central London, creating over 200 videos per month for our 12 channels (recently acquired by Sky). Our Channel Management division helps to grow the digital audiences for over 30 clients. We have access to a network of talent and advise brands on how best to use influencers by marrying them the right talent for their objectives, budgets and audience. We're now branching out into broadcast production
Please include a cover letter with your application.