Application Deadline | April 22, 2011
Location | Toronto (Junction)
Type | Contract
Start Date | Mid-May

Responsibilities

This role involves originating, developing and presenting ideas for a new international real estate series. You will be asked to draw on your knowledge and understanding of the series’ story requirements and industry storytelling standards to produce episode outlines.

This position involves identifying relevant information and people in order to fulfill the research and writing brief for the series, its required episodes and multiple storylines. It’s about keeping contact lists up to date, and finding suitable people who can assist in the process of creating television. It involves collating and assessing information from various sources.

It’s about presenting research findings clearly to the Producers, Directors, and Production Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience working as a researcher in a similar environment.
• Ability to generate story ideas and investigate topics to be covered by the program.  (Must understand production requirements, editorial policy and audience, and how these affect the validity of ideas.)
• Ability to source and research facts, figures and information using the internet, media, libraries, government departments and/or industry experts.
• Ability to dig up information and find good contacts for stories.
• Experience finding and booking appropriate TV-friendly people and locations.
• Ability to take initiative and work well under pressure.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Fluency in languages other than English an asset.

Application Details

Interested applicants should forward a current resume to info@jvproductions.ca.