Researcher
A full time Researcher position at Novel, London, UK
Salary range: £24,500 to £26,500 (yearly rate) - subject to experience
Job Title: Researcher Location: Emerald Street, Holborn, London / WFH Contract Type: Permanent Term: Full-Time, 09:30-18:00 Start Date: ASAP Reports to: Chief Content Officer Direct Line Reports: N/A
ABOUT NOVEL Novel produces premium original podcasts, as well as award winning content for leading broadcast networks and platforms, including the BBC, iHeartRadio, Wondery, Audible and Spotify.
Whilst investigative and narrative documentary storytelling are firmly in our DNA, Novel also develops and produces shows spanning comedy, politics, sport and scripted.
With great development and IP at the centre, our ideas are increasingly migrating to TV, Film and publishing.
We are an ever expanding team of 20+ people based in London.
OVERVIEW As Novel continues to grow a slate of longform narrative podcast series, we are offering permanent contracts for researchers to work on our slate of longform serialised narrative podcasts.
We’re looking to hear from candidates that have a great ear for audio storytelling and a dogged and tenacious attitude to research.
This is an opportunity to do meaningful and exciting work and develop in a team environment using diverse and innovative production styles to produce award winning series.
Successful candidates will be experienced in researching ideas across different genres. They will have a methodical and pragmatic approach to their work. They’ll be confident tracking down leads via phone and email as well as versed in different internet research tools.
An independent drive to work is essential, along with managing multiple assignments to hit deadlines whilst maintaining the necessary space for care and attention to detail.
A passion for creative narrative audio production is a must. Editing on Descript and Reaper is a significant bonus but time will also be given for developing these skills.
If you fit the bill and are interested in a permanent role in which you will be an integral part of Novel’s production team working on major international projects then please do get in touch. You’ll be joining a rapidly growing company packed with creative programme makers, sound designers and experienced executive producers who’ll be on hand to help you craft groundbreaking podcast series and expand your audio production experience.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Story research using multiple platforms - phone, online, other resources
- Interviewee casting
- Sourcing and booking contributors
- Archive research
- Supporting the organisation and administration of projects
- Recording contributors, both remotely and on location
- Confidence with audio file organization
- Organising, collating team feedback
- Audio editing
- Music sourcing
- Organising production schedules
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Strong opinions on what it takes to tell powerful stories
- Exceptional organisation
- Passionate about documentaries, podcasting and creative audio production with wide ranging listening habits
- Excellent writer
- A skilled multitasker
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Great communicator with junior staff, senior management, clients, interviewees and talent alike
- Creative thinker, capable of developing progressive approaches to familiar topics ● Keen problem solver – must be able to think on your feet and react quickly and calmly under pressure
- Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritise
- A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
PACKAGE
- Salary: £24,500 - £26,500
- 23 days of holiday per year + Christmas
- Private health insurance
- Life insurance
- Pension
- Season ticket loan
Application deadline: 22nd November, 2021
Thanks and good luck.
It is obvious the podcast industry needs to change and become more diverse. We are therefore particularly keen to hear from applicants that are underrepresented in the industry, such as those from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic backgrounds or those with disabilities.
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What does a Researcher role normally entail?
The Podcast Taxonomy definition for a role like this in Writing says: “The Researcher coordinates the sourcing and verification of information that can then be used for the content of a podcast episode, often informing the direction of a story based on new insights uncovered.”
This exact role may have different requirements.