Ansök senast: 2024-08-24
Researcher, Bitesize Careers Tour
Job Reference: 17224
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Job Introduction
BBC Children's and Education is looking for a Researcher to join a team taking BBC Bitesize onto the road to deliver careers advice and inspiration to 110,000 secondary school pupils. The tour will take in schools across the UK and deliver 4 x hour long sessions in each school, hosted by BBC Talent, and will feature a panel of inspiring guests from a variety of industries who will change perceptions, inspire ambition and celebrate aspiration.
Main Responsibilities
The Tour Researcher will work closely with the Tour AP and the Producer to inspire and educate the audience while complementing and promoting the Bitesize brand and enhancing the reputation, reach and impact of the BBC and BBC Education.
You will assist the Tour AP in writing biogs and briefing contributors. You will ensure editorial standards are met, production values kept high and that the tour events run smoothly.
You will help to ensure all content is of a first class standard: thoroughly researched and accurate, aligning with audience needs and expectations and in line with the departmental ambition of inspiring a life full of learning.
You must be able to drive and feel comfortable in driving long distances on motorways.
Are you the right candidate?
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