Researcher Ireland AM, Virgin Media TelevisionAbout Virgin Media:Virgin Media is the leading connected entertainment cable and broadcast business in Ireland.Every day we deliver connections that really matter for thousands of people, with multi award-winning services including superfast broadband, TV, mobile and home phone. Our VirginMedia Business division provides the fastest broadband speeds and connectivity solutions forentrepreneurs, businesses and the public sector.Virgin Media Television, our broadcast division, is Ireland's number one commercial publicservice broadcaster offering three free-to-air channels: Virgin Media One, Virgin Media Two,Virgin Media Three, as well as the Virgin Media Player. We are a significant investor in homeproduced content, including news, current affairs and drama, as well as offering the best ininternational programming. Virgin Media More, a platform exclusive channel for Virgin TVcustomers, offers the very best of first look premium content, including ground-breaking Irishand International drama, documentaries & sport. Our advertising sales agency, Virgin MediaSolutions, creates unique, innovative campaigns for our business and for third party clientsacross the UK and Ireland.Virgin Media is part of Liberty Global, one of the world's leading converged video, broadbandand communications companies with operations in seven European countries. Liberty Globalis a founding member of the European Green Digital Coalition and is included in theprestigious Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Following the challenges brought about theglobal pandemic, the power of connectivity to deliver positive, meaningful change to people'slives has never been clearer. Our inclusion in these prestigious indices for the ninth yearrunning attests to our long-standing commitment to the importance of sustainability andensuring that we are strong corporate citizens as well as responsible stewards of theenvironment across the markets in which we operate.About the Role:Reporting to the Series Producer, we are looking for a Researcher to join the team. Ireland AM is Ireland's flagship breakfast programme broadcasting three hours of television a day, 21 hours a week. Researchers are expected to deliver high quality items for the show's output, working closely with producers and presenters. They must be passionate about TV, full of ideas, show great initiative, exercise sound editorial judgement and have a clear understanding of what makes great television.Specific Duties & Tasks:Sourcing guests for the show and reacting to breaking newsInterviewing and compiling notes prior to guests live appearancesWriting scripts for presenters based on the notes compiled on guestsEditing VTs and other broadcast footageProducing shoots on location and ensuring effective Live OBsSourcing and clearing footage and images for the showOrganising regular guests; ensuring they are in the diary and know in advance what is expected of them for their slotUpdating the Ireland AM Social Media pages such as Facebook and TwitterLiaising with producers and presenters on show developmentOriginating New Series IdeasResponsible for live audience interaction when requiredSkills & Expertise:Two years television production experience is desirableStrong background in journalismStrong contacts bookGreat ideas and enthusiasmExcellent planning and organisation skillsThe ability to write concise background briefs for presentersStrong interest in current affairs and Irish lifeExcellent computer skills including the ability to edit VT contentStrong Social Media skillsAn understanding of what makes good televisionThe ability to work under pressure as part of a busy teamVirgin Media is an equal opportunities employer. Having a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business.