How to Find a Job as a TV Researcher
Finding a job as a TV researcher requires persistance and creative thinking. A good TV researcher pays very close attention to details and makes sure all facts are correct. Acquiring a degree in media studies or journalism is a first step in getting your foot in the door. Any background experience you may have in any media field, be it TV or written, will help to recommend you to potential employers.
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Write a letter to TV stations where you would like to work as a researcher. List the reasons you want to be a researcher and why you would like work at a particular station. Make sure your letter is clear and that your grammar is perfect. Send the letter along with any attachments to potential employers via regular mail. Do not send an email since many emloyers refuse to open attachments.
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Make sure your resume is up to date. Include all media-related degrees you may hold, such as media studies and journalism. Be sure to list all activities which show your worth as a researcher and a media worker. Include all writing and editing work you may have done in the past.
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Offer to do a one-time research assignment for potential employers at no obligation. This will tell employers that you are serious about the potential and that you are confident in your abilities.
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Browse media related job boards for openings in TV research. Websites such as MediaBistro.com and JournalismJobs.com, are free sites that list available jobs in all areas of media and usually give an estimate as to a starting salary.
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