- GMFJ Reference
248076
- Wages
£24,000 p/a
- Hours
37.00 per week
- Date Posted
25/03/2024
- Start Date
16/09/2024
- Approx. Duration
12 months
- Location
Glasgow
- Status
Now Taking Applications
- Sector
Creative & Digital Media
- Opportunity Type
Traineeship
- Employer
Firecrest
Description
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: Firecrest Films is an independent television producer with an outstanding reputation for award-winning factual programmes. They specialise in ambitious premium documentaries, making films and series for major UK broadcasters and streamers. Their programmes have achieved record ratings and high acclaim, and in 2022 alone they won 11 awards. In January 2024 Firecrest was named one of the Best Places to Work in TV - the fifth consecutive year they've won this accolade. They've also been cited by Broadcast magazine as the fastest growing independent TV company outside London. In 2023 they were named one of the best companies in TV for new talent at the New Voice Awards.
For more information about this vacancy please contact Channel 4 on x (Ref ID: 248076)
Company website : https://www.firecrestfilms.com/
Essential criteria for a good candidate:
- Enthusiasm for content whether it be factual, factual entertainment or entertainment (known in the industry as unscripted)
- Watches a wide variety of current television programmes
- Desire to build a career in television
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Competent across a range of IT software including MS Office and Outlook
- Ability to work in pressurised environments
- Ability to work in a team
- Comfortable with working with a wide range of people
Desirable criteria:
- Good communication skills including writing and presenting brief
- Proactive and enthusiastic approach to working
- Ability to generate ideas
- Good general knowledge and interest in what is going on around them
This is an entry level role, experience in this field or a relevant degree is not required. We are looking for people who have a clear and demonstrable passion for Television Production, with no more than 3 months of industry experience.
In your first week of the scheme you will have 1 week of TV Boot Camp training delivered by thinkBIGGER! You will then receive monthly training either in person or virtually with thinkBIGGER! You will receive on-going on the job training whilst working at your company for the duration of the scheme.
This is an opportunity to begin your career in the TV industry. Former trainees of the Production Training Scheme have taken their own unique career paths and are now very successful within the industry.