Assistant Producer; Have Got News

Assistant Producer (Have I Got News For You)

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/01/2026

• Dates Approx. 4 months starting late February until 12th June 2026
• Client Name Hat Trick
• Date Opened 12/01/2026
• Job Type Freelance
• City London
• Province -
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code -

Job Title: Have I Got News For You – AP

Term: Approx. 4 months starting late February until 12th June 2026

Location: London based and will require you to be in the office or studio most of the time with minimal remote working.

Job Purpose:

Hat Trick has created a fantastic position for an Assistant Producer on our longest running entertainment show. There is no better time to be part of our talented production team and help bring the 71st Series to everyone’s screens.

This role would be perfect for you if you have a keen interest in current affairs, politics and comedy. You will have some AP experience already and will be looking to gain further experience and skills – for this role you will need to be engaged and focused with the self-discipline to sometimes work alone and also have initiative, the confidence to ask questions, present ideas and contribute to the editorial as part of the creative team.

• Reading a selection of newspapers and online news sources to pick out stories suitable for the show, as well as any funny quotes, pictures or interesting facts that might be used on the show.
• Working with the Producers to make news packs for the writers.
• Monitoring social media for viral clips and stories, as well as news accounts and political accounts.
• Contributing to round ideas and editorial content (i.e. stories we can use on the show, or for Odd One Out round ideas and Missing Words suggestions).
• Working with the other Assistant Producers to write questions for the host to ask the panellists on the show.

As an AP, you will learn on the job and be provided with support and mentoring that is needed to develop your research skills and abilities. We would want you to have some previous experience working in this type of role and a passion for the industry, our programme content and the motivation to continue your career in this field is a must!

Sound like the perfect role for you? Please apply now!

The Final date to receive applications is Monday 26th January 2026.

Hat Trick Productions is one of the largest ‘true’ independent Production Companies left in the Media Production industry. With a popular brand grown over thirty years of programme making we have won multiple awards for our scripted comedy and entertainment output. Our hits are many and varied and include Derry Girls, Father Ted, Mastermind, Outnumbered, Episodes, Room 101, Dinner Date, and Have I Got News For You.

Our aim is simple – to make great content we would want to watch.

We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Valuing diversity means celebrating and respecting difference. At The Hat Trick Group, it is important to us that our workforce reflects the wide and diverse audience that watch or listen to our content, and we want to create an environment that celebrates the voices of all who work for us.

Our offices are accessible. Please let us know if you need any assistance during your application in terms of reasonable adjustments including access needs or potential disruptions in your working environment. If you would like this advertisement in an alternative format, please do get in touch.

For those living outside the M25 Hat Trick can offer a financial bursary if relocation is necessary.