Countryfile, BBC One’s flagship factual series and one of the UK’s most-watched factual programmes, is looking for an experienced Development Researcher to join the team.

Working to the show’s Senior Producers, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the content of Countryfile.

The right candidate will have strong core knowledge of at least one of the following topics: Nature / Farming / Rural History and will be excited to uncover rural stories on any topic from around the UK.

Over the decades Countryfile has covered an incredible number of stories. So, the right candidate will need to know the various methods needed to find new ones and have the right tricks up their sleeve to find a new angle on a familiar story.

We’re looking for individuals who have:

1. Two years’ proven track record of working in factual TV/Radio.
2. Experience of initiating and delivering creative, ambitious and original programme ideas and finding incredible stories.
3. An interest in the UK countryside.
4. Knowledge of the main organisations and key players who shape the UK’s rural agenda - and an ability to engage with them effectively on behalf of the BBC.
5. The ability to create engaging pitch documents.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. 
7. Planning, organising and time-management skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure of tight deadlines and changing priorities.
9. Experience of directing presenter-led factual output is desirable but not essential. 

Base: Bristol with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Start Date: 21^st of July for 3 months initially.

BBC Studios is committed to having a diverse range of skills, experience and talent working on our programmes, and as such we’re keen for applicants from underrepresented groups to apply, particularly those who are neurodivergent, have a disability, are from an ethnic minorities background and lower socio-economic groups to ensure we are representative of all.