Content Researcher

Content Researcher - 6-month temporary contract

Location: City of London

Location type: Hybrid

Who we are…

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we’re able to create trusted intelligence on the world’s largest industries for thousands of companies, government organisations and industry professionals in one fully integrated platform.

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, many with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we believe in the power of collaboration and operate as a single company, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers globally. The combination of deep expertise within the industries we serve and an innovative mindset, are unique and fundamental to ongoing success of our business.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future. Our colleagues are led by a strong management team who offer training, development and coaching that allows both early and experienced talent to progress in their career.

The role…

Broadcast Intelligence is a commissioning focused television online publication, delivering our members up to date profiles of all key television decision makers in the UK and US. We are now increasing our coverage to encompass the global market and are looking for a team of researchers on a temporary contract to cover global streaming, North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

We’re looking for someone with an interest in television who is keen to take on a new challenge. We’re a large and social team, and there will be opportunity for career development and a permanent contract following our initial four-month launch period.

Key responsibilities:

1. In this role the content researcher will join a team responsible for the research of the commissioning opportunities within key territories globally. This will consist of desk research and interviews.

Role requirements:

1. Research commissioners and their needs, recent work and preferences, through your own contacts, email alerts, social media, industry events, trade publications, external news media and other sources.
2. Write concise, clear copy on the television industry that adheres to Broadcast’s editorial guidelines.
3. Ensure that Commissioner Index fields are populated to standards as stated in the editorial guidelines.
4. Continuously track commissioners and where needed update profiles – you will be closely working together with the rest of the Broadcast and Broadcast Intelligence team on this too.
5. Develop long-lasting and effective relationships with commissioners and other relevant industry figures.
6. Ensure contact details kept in our database are up to date.

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

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