Researcher
Description
Lifted Entertainment (part of ITV Studios) are looking for a Researcher to join the team on the returning series of the Royal Variety Performance 2026.
ROLE: Researcher
We are looking for a candidate who has experience working on entertainment / live event shows previously.
Experience working on red carpet / talent led award shows would be advantageous, as well as any one-off music specials or studio based entertainment shows ideal.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be extremely organised and have experience of writing in-depth biogs.
A strong interest in music, musical theatre and comedy would be beneficial.
The minimum criteria for this role: Candidates must have proven experience working with talent /acts as well as previous studio / entertainment experience.
DATES:
Tuesday 22nd Sept - Monday 23rd November 2026
LOCATION:
Hybrid/ White City offices, London
Closing date for applications - Tuesday 4th August 2026
For this role, we are looking for recent, relevant, TV credits for major broadcasters and SVODs, No need to apply if you do not have this.
TO APPLY
Please email with the heading Researcher - RVP in the subject title, and include the following in your cover email:
Updated CV & Contact details
Confirmation of availability
How you meet the Minimum Criteria. (Listed above.)
Please include where you saw the advert
Please only apply if you have the relevant experience that is listed above.
Lifted Entertainment is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. ITV strongly encourages applications for this role from Deaf, Disabled and neurodivergent people. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, your application will go to the next stage of the process (although 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).
We're happy to discuss any support/personalisation you may need during the process, as part of our reasonable adjustments. Please clearly state this in the body of your email when applying for the role.
Find out more about applying with a disability here: https://www.itvjobs.com/blog/joining-itv-with-a-disability
Whilst we would love to reply to everyone, we can only contact those who are shortlisted so please do not email or message our team directly as we will be unable to respond. We are also only able to give feedback to those interviewed unfortunately due to volume.
Thank you and best of luckCompany Name
Location
London - White City
Posted on
28th Jul 2026
Apply by
4th Aug 2026