Question Writer, University Challenge (Talent Pool)
Lifted Entertainment, ITV Studios
Talent Pool
Remote Working
Closing date: Sunday 21st July 2024
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The team
Lifted Entertainment is home to some of the biggest TV shows in the world.From talent shows like The Voice UK to quizzes such as University Challenge and reality formats including Love Island and I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here. There isn’t an unscripted genre we do not produce! Our people are everything and they are the ones who work with us to create award-winning, fun - and funny - entertainment shows.
UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE is looking for a Talent Pool of Question Writers to work on the next series of this iconic show.
The role
Writing questions (to be submitted in batches of 35 starters and 30 bonus sets) in accordance with the editorial brief of University Challenge, in terms of style, difficulty and subject matter, and with a high degree of factual accuracy.
The Responsibilities For The Role Are
Writing a number of questions as agreed with the team
Responding to requests for edits and re-writing of questions in a timely fashion
Skills You’ll Need (minimum Criteria)
Familiarity with the programme, its format, and its editorial aims.
Strong and broad general knowledge, with one or more areas of particular expertise/interest that fit the programme's current needs.
Research experience in either an academic or professional context
Ability to write clearly and concisely to a brief, with a high degree of factual accuracy.
Demonstrable interest in issues of representation and participation relative to the programme, and an understanding of the role played by question writers in this.
Clear and demonstrable understanding of the format and style of questioning on University Challenge (this will be tested during the recruitment process).
Must have a degree at BA Hons level, or equivalent certification.
Other Things We’re Looking For (key Criteria)
A clear, distinctive 'voice' as a question writer, demonstrating imagination and originality in response to the programme's editorial brief.
Experience of question writing, either for television or in an amateur quizzing context.
Experience of factual writing in a professional context.
Experience of fact-checking/factual research in a professional or academic context.
Familiarity with current teaching curricula at university and secondary school level in stated areas of expertise (eg. your child attends/recently attended university, you’re a lecturer/teacher etc.)
Recent experience of working with university students, and awareness of ongoing cultural conversations regarding representation and access in this context.
Organised and deadline-focused approach to managing own workload.
ITV is for everyone.
ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from disabled people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage* (minimum criteria above).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during our application and selection process as part of our reasonable adjustments. Drop us a line if you require anything at talkingcareers@itv.com.
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There may be a few exceptions where we are not able to take all eligible candidates to the next stage due to the volume of applications. Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.
Closing date: Sunday 21st July 2024
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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