What are the responsibilities and job description for the TV Adjudicator position at Guinness World Records?
About Guinness World Records
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS (GWR) is the global authority on record-breaking achievement. The iconic annual Guinness World Records book has sold over 150 million copies in over 40 languages and in more than 100 countries since 1955. Guinness World Records’ original branded television programmes are produced in 20 territories, and the GWR YouTube channel boasts more than 9.4 million subscribers, prompting more than 371 million views per year. The GWR website receives 33 million yearly sessions, and we engage with over 32.5 million fans on Facebook.
Freelance Official Adjudicator for GWR Studio TV programmes based in France, Germany, Poland, Spain and Italy.
The Opportunity:
Are you an actor or performer with TV experience? We have the perfect opportunity for you!
Guinness World Records (“GWR”) is looking for freelance Official Adjudicators for GWR Studio TV programmes that will film in France, Germany, Poland, Spain and Italy.
Applicants must be fluent in the language where the programme is being filmed as well as be proficient in English.
We will train you to be the official adjudicators who can represent the GWR brand for these TV shows, which are due to film in the autumn of 2023. This is not a permanent member of staff and works only in the capacity of Official Adjudicator when required for adjudications, TV programmes, media interviews, and other record initiatives organized by the GWR business.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To adjudicate live or recorded TV Official Record Attempts as instructed by GWR, determine if the record was successful or not and present the record holder with an Official Certificate.
- To report on the outcome of these attempts, providing the necessary evidence, documentation, pictures, and contacts.
- To be an ambassador of the GWR brand.
Candidate Capabilities:
- Trained Actor, TV Entertainer, or MC with TV and Entertainment experience
- Fluent in French, German, Polish, Spanish or Italian
- Must possess poise, ability to take direction, remember lines, and details, plus deal with unexpected events when filming.
- Comfortable interviewing and speaking with members of the public plus record breakers.
- Ability to work full time the country where the TV programme is being filmed.
- Outspoken, articulate, and comfortable to deal with the media interviews
Audition and Interview process:
- Submit CV/Resumes AND Headshots or Spotlight/online link
- GWR will invite you then to send an audition tape before an in person audition.
- You will submit to a background check.
- The chosen candidate will then be asked to commit to the TV programme rehearsal and dates
Our commitment
Guinness World Records is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where everyone can thrive and belong. We are committed to including people with a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of race, disability age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or marital status, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
How to apply
Interested in the opportunity to gain experience from a strong brand with a great working environment? Send your English CV outlining the language you speak fluently and that you are happy to spend time in country when filming.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.