Researcher Pool, Countryfile - BBC Studios, Bristol

EXCELLENT RESEARCHER OPPORTUNITY COUNTRYFILE RESEARCHER POOL - 2026

Countryfile, BBC One’s flagship factual series, is seeking enthusiastic Researchers to become part of a pool from which appointments can be made when vacancies arise. However, please note that appointment to the pool does not guarantee work. 

You will research a huge range of fascinating topics – from classics such as wildlife, farming, and the environment, to arts, literature and heritage stories – and will search for novel and unexpected locations in the country’s well-trodden landscape.

As a Researcher, you’ll be responsible for story development, setting up and scheduling shoots, and working on location alongside both production teams and high-profile presenters. We are looking for organised researchers with an excellent teamworking ethic.

Keen to immerse yourself in the countryside and its stories, you will have experience of working in TV production as a researcher and knowledge of the production process and some amount of technical know-how. The ability to shoot is beneficial but not essential. 

This is a Talent Pool. Applications will be accepted as CVs at this stage of the process

Joining the pool will mean that you will be offered work as and when opportunities arise. Appointment to the pool will not entitle candidates to permanent contracts with the BBC. This Talent Pool serves as a database of Researchers who have the necessary skills and experience to work with us, and forms a group of candidates that will be considered as a priority should a PAYE freelance position become vacant.

Contracts will be on a Freelance PAYE basis and have varying start dates from August 2026 for a length of 3 months (with a view to extend).

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.