Keyword

Researcher

Minimum Bachelors' Degree in any discipline or Masters' Degree in Research Methodology

Relevantworkexperience

The tasks a Director, Research (Motion Picture; Radio-TV) is expected to perform include: Directing the research activities of motion picture or television production?s research department

Conducting research on various subjects to ensure historical authenticity

Advising members of the production staff on matters related to historical details

Approving or recommending purchase of library reference material

Co-ordinating activities of workers in cataloguing and filing materials

Ability to perform detailed and in-depth research

Knowledge of various research methodologies

Ability to translate reference material

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An eye for detail

Patience

Quality-oriented

Discipline

Co-ordinating skills

It is mostly a desk job

Need to handle a team of researchers

Local travelling maybe a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option maybe available
Working hours

Flexible working hours Shift system is not available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is not listed as hazardous or dangerous under The Factories Act 1948 (section 87)

One may develop occupational hazards like body ache, fatigue, stress, strain on eyesight, etc.

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(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

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Overview of Film and Television Sector in India

The Media and Entertainment industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the country. The television segment in India accounts for over 40% of the revenues. It also contributes to above 35% of the revenues to the Indian advertising industry. The film industry, on the other hand, has seen a tremendous growth and has become a brand name in the recent years. This has helped it to enter the international market.

The current employment across Media & Entertainment sector is estimated to be over 1 million persons (in terms of direct employment only). The Private Final Consumption Expenditure (PFCE) on Entertainment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13% to 14% between 2008 and 2022.

In India, the audience today is going back to mythologies either in its original form or through fiction. There has been an increase in reader/viewersinterest in mythology in various forms. Given this increase in popularity, it has led to production houses hiring Research Directors to validate information. All these factors put together are only going to increase the job opportunities for a Director, Research (Motion Picture; Radio-TV).

Production houses

Other directors

Cities across India

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Colleges across India

Institutes offering Master's degree across India

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