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JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: B

CONTRACT TYPE: Talent Pool

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Scripted Drama - EastEnders

LOCATION: BBC Elstree, Borehamwood

WE ARE THE BBC

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The EastEnders Editorial team are launching a new Researcher Talent Pool. We are looking for people who would be confident delivering accurate, sensitive, and well-sourced research that ensures authenticity and credibility in all storylines. It involves investigating complex social issues, liaising with experts, and maintaining detailed records to uphold editorial standards. By balancing dramatic storytelling with factual accuracy, the Researcher plays a key role in shaping compelling, responsible narratives that reflect real-life experiences.

This talent pool is an opportunity for us to reach out and engage with people who want to work in our team. Unfortunately, being in the pool doesn't mean you'll be guaranteed to work with us, but it does mean you'll be considered first when opportunities arise.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM?

Joining the EastEnders team means becoming part of one of the UK's most iconic and influential television soaps. You'll work alongside passionate, creative professionals who are committed to telling powerful, socially relevant stories that resonate with millions. As a Researcher, you'll play a vital role in shaping authentic narratives, ensuring accuracy and sensitivity in every episode. If you are offered a position, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a legacy that continues to shape British culture.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

The Researcher will report to the Senior Researcher and Editorial Producer. Responsibilities will include:

• Investigate and verify facts, procedures, and social issues to ensure authenticity and credibility in scripts and storylines.
• Collaborate with writers, editors, and producers to provide research insights that shape character development and plot consistency.
• Establish and maintain relationships with professionals across various fields to gather accurate information and perspectives.
• Keep comprehensive logs and audit trails of research findings, sources, and communications for editorial transparency.
• Attend story meetings, offer alternative approaches, and provide research-based ideas to enhance narrative depth and realism.

YOUR SKILLLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Experience as a Researcher for TV/Radio Drama and/or in other specialised fields, e.g. journalism
• Demonstrable experience of thorough cases studies undertaken reflecting your broadly based knowledge and a familiarity with conventional and specialised sources of information and research techniques Add up to five
• Proven ability in liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including experts, writers, and producers, with tact and professionalism
• Meticulous in maintaining audit trails, verifying facts, and ensuring continuity across multiple storylines
• An informed interest in television drama production and especially EastEnders

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Awareness of television drama production processes and the research support required to tell complex, socially relevant stories
• Experience contributing to story development and offering research-informed ideas in writers' rooms or editorial meetings

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Please Note: Interviews for the talent pool will take place w/c 21st July 2025

To reiterate, this talent pool is an opportunity for us to reach out and engage with people who want to work in our team. Unfortunately, being in the pool doesn't mean you'll be guaranteed to work with us, but it does mean you'll be considered first when opportunities arise.

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