Junior Researcher - Bargain Hunt

Description

Bargain Hunt, BBC One’s popular daytime antiques series, is looking for a Junior Researcher to join the team. Broadcast almost every day of the year, Bargain Hunt has been one of the nation’s favourite shows for more than 25 years and regularly attracts up to two million viewers. Working from Cardiff, the production team makes 96 new episodes each year, filming with presenters, experts and contributors at antiques fairs and auctions across the UK.

Base: BBC Studios, Roath Lock, Cardiff.

Contract Dates: 25th January to 16th April 2027.

Contract Type: PAYE Freelance

The Junior Researcher will work alongside a self shooting director to make a number of themed archive-based compilation episodes. They will also go on location to film some new content with the director.

Due to the nature of this role, some experience of sourcing and clearing archive for broadcast is required.

Strong self-shooting skills and confidence driving are highly desirable for this role. The successful candidate will support location filming across the UK and will be expected to share driving responsibilities with the Director when working on location.

Experience of supporting location shoots, undertaking contributor research and carrying out administrative tasks within a production environment would also be advantageous.

A passion for antiques, history, and factual television is highly desirable.

You will already have some experience in television production, media, journalism, research, or a related field, and will be keen to develop your career in Specialist Factual.

You will be curious, proactive, and confident in finding interesting stories, contributors, and information. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. You'll enjoy working as part of a busy team, be comfortable communicating with a wide range of people, and be able to work effectively to deadlines in a deadline driven environment.

Please note, this is a Cardiff-based role and you will typically work three days per week in the office, with some flexibility (i.e. hybrid working).
The successful candidate will regularly accompany the Director on filming trips across the UK and must be prepared to spend extended periods away from home, potentially for up to one week at a time. In general, normal office hours will apply. However, the nature of the role means that a flexible approach to working hours is necessary.

BBC Studios is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce, and we strongly encourage applicants from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

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Cardiff

Posted on

2nd Nov 2026

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15th Nov 2026