Archive Researcher - EXTEND

About Bbc Studios

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The range and quality of our content is unsurpassed, creating critical and commercial successes and global phenomena.

From BAFTAs to RTS Awards, BBC Studios is Britain’s most awarded production company and the only producer with three of the top ten shows on IMDB; we’re the home of bbc.com, the widest-read English language news website in the world; and the UK’s largest distributor of British content.

EXTEND

This role is advertised as part of our BBC Extend programme for disabled people. To apply for this role you should identify as deaf, disabled or neurodivergent and must meet either: the definition of disability in the Equality Act (2010) , or the definition of disability in the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) if applying in Northern Ireland. You’re broadly defined as disabled under both acts if you have a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative or adverse effect on your ability to do normal daily activities. This definition includes both apparent and non-apparent conditions and impairments, and medical conditions such as Cancer, HIV or Multiple Sclerosis.

We are committed to making the process of applying for this role as accessible as possible. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the application process, or have any questions about our BBC Extend programme, please contact the BBC Extend team .

The BBC are fully committed to providing workplace adjustments to help eliminate barriers in the workface that disabled people face. To do this, we have our own dedicated BBC Access and Disability Service that provides assessments and support throughout employment with us. If you are successful in applying for this role and require workplace adjustments, we will work with you to get your adjustments in place. If you’d like more information on BBC Extend, please visit the BBC Extend webpage (Extend Code: EX2324)

THE ROLE

Sitting within the Digital Division, this role will work closely with the Archive Producer, Archive Assistant Producers and the programming teams to understand their strategy on their digital social channels and research related archive programming.

The Archive Researcher will access internal systems to ascertain rights positions, volume and potential for clipping and publishing on to social channels run by the Digital Division. This role will also work closely with the Editorial team to understand suitability.

Responsibilities

• Using internal systems to review rights positions of archive programming and assess editorial suitability.
• Record all work completed using internal database system to build record on content assessed.
• Work with teams outside of Digital Division, such as Rights teams, Editorial teams, and archive content suppliers.
• Work closely with Archive Producer and Archive Assistant Producers to assist with archive projects.
• Support the programming teams with archive research and rights checks.
• Research accurately in keeping with editorial brief, using a wide range of sources and reference material in-keeping with audience needs and expectations & adhering to known BBC policies & guidelines.
• Suggest, develop, and research appropriate ideas and present these to the Archive Assistant Producers.
• Sourcing archive material for publishing.
  
  

What Does It Take

Key Criteria

• An awareness of BBC editorial guidelines and other compliance policies or has the desire to glean this knowledge quickly.
• Passion for archive and the media industry.
• Experience or demonstrable interest in footage research.
• Experience using archive systems and/or databases preferable.
• A demonstrable aptitude for detail and accuracy in all areas.
  
  

Desirable

• Understanding of the importance of the BBC's values in accuracy and impartiality.
• Experience reading post-production paperwork e.g., PasC and MRF and identifying copyright.
• Ability to work with large amounts of data and condense into actionable next steps.
• Excellent interpersonal verbal and written skills and the ability to communicate effectively and appropriately with a wide variety of internal and external colleagues.
• Demonstrable time management and organisational skills and the initiative to work both independently and as part of a team.
• The ability to generate and develop achievable creative ideas for content & programming output and to pitch ideas with the necessary supporting documentation.
  
  

LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS

We don’t focus simply on what we do – we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you’ve read about our values and behaviours here .

The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here .

BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group’s science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here .

What Will You Gain From Working At Bbc Studios

• We offer a competitive salary package
• Flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance
• 26 days holiday (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days
• A defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more
• Excellent career progression – access to courses, webinars, workshops and the opportunity to work in different areas of the organisation
  
  

Package Description

Job Reference: 18261

EXTEND Reference: EX2324

Band: B

Salary: £24,500 - £27000 London Weighting (£5,319) , depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working. Office Base is London, Television Centre.

REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS

We are proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please contact us on reasonable.adjustments@bbc.co.uk