Content Researcher

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 deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. 

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

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.

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. In this role the content researcher will join a team responsible for the research of the commissioning opportunities within the US.

Predominantly the content researcher will focus on written updates. These should be well researched through your own contacts, email alerts, social media, industry events, trade publications, external news media and other sources.

Writing will be clear and concise, adhering to Broadcast’s editorial guidelines.

The content researcher role also provides opportunity for knowledge sharing with our subscribers in other ways, including podcasts, social media video, hosting events and panels and writing for our sister website Broadcast.

This is a role suited to someone who is excited about the television industry, with a background in either television or journalism.

We are looking for someone who is social and hardworking, comfortable networking with a passion for journalism, media and broadcasting.

What you'll be doing...

• Identifying, researching, and interviewing commissioners to understand their content strategies
• Writing concise, clear copy on the television industry that adheres to Broadcast’s editorial guidelines.
• Ensure that Commissioner Index fields are populated to standards as stated in the editorial guidelines.
• 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.
• Develop long-lasting and effective relationships with commissioners and other relevant industry figures.
• Ensure contact details kept in our database are up to date.
• Promote the service wherever possible (editorial, events, bulletins).
• Write, edit and upload relevant content for Broadcast and Broadcast Intelligence as required.Assisting with the expanding researcher team
• Attend national and international industry events for networking and to enhance industry knowledge, and build and maintain contacts.
• To participate in/take ownership of special projects as and when required.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit careers.globaldata.com

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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