Media researcher | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Media researchers support producers by finding information, people and places for television or radio programmes.

  • Prepare reports of findings, illustrating data graphically and translating complex findings into written text.  
  • Collect and analyze data on customer demographics, preferences, needs, and buying habits to identify potential markets and factors affecting product demand.  
  • Conduct research on consumer opinions and marketing strategies,
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Media researchers typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Media researcher you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
43,179 GBP *
per year
16,000 GBP
40,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Media researcher

  • 45,803 GBP
  • 39,530 GBP
Average salary for part-time Media researcher
Average salary for full-time Media researcher

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  • 19,299 GBP
  • 18,745 GBP
  • 43,179 GBP
  • 39,530 GBP
  • 45,803 GBP
Salary over time for Media researcher

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 36,387 GBP
  • 35,800 GBP
  • 37,116 GBP
  • 39,119 GBP
  • 41,481 GBP
  • 42,878 GBP
  • 43,179 GBP
  • 40,227 GBP
  • 33,995 GBP
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Future outlook for Media researchers

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Very good outlook
103 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
-1% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Media researcher and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 57% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 39% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have some postgraduate study, but not a masters or doctorate

You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge, useful for this role. Relevant subjects include:

  • Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media
  • Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
  • Level 3 Diploma In Creative Media Production & Technology

You'll need:

  • knowledge of English language
  • analytical thinking skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • customer service skills
  • ambition and a desire to succeed
  • persistence and determination
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

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Things to highlight for your Media researcher interview

Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Initiative Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

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