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Hi, I'm Sydney Lignac, an editorial researcher and content producer who thrives on investigating, verifying, and shaping nuanced stories for digital-first audiences. I bring rigorous fact-checking standards and a talent for distilling complex information into clear, usable research for writers and producers. Most recently I worked with BBC Studios across business, technology, social issues and public-interest topics, delivering high-volume editorial research briefs, briefing notes for senior stakeholders, and cross-functional collaboration to inform digital-first content planning.…Hi, I'm Sydney Lignac, an editorial researcher and content producer who thrives on investigating, verifying, and shaping nuanced stories for digital-first audiences. I bring rigorous fact-checking standards and a talent for distilling complex information into clear, usable research for writers and producers. Most recently I worked with BBC Studios across business, technology, social issues and public-interest topics, delivering high-volume editorial research briefs, briefing notes for senior stakeholders, and cross-functional collaboration to inform digital-first content planning.

Sydney Lignac

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Hi, I'm Sydney Lignac, an editorial researcher and content producer who thrives on investigating, verifying, and shaping nuanced stories for digital-first audiences. I bring rigorous fact-checking standards and a talent for distilling complex information into clear, usable research for writers and producers. Most recently I worked with BBC Studios across business, technology, social issues and public-interest topics, delivering high-volume editorial research briefs, briefing notes for senior stakeholders, and cross-functional collaboration to inform digital-first content planning.…Hi, I'm Sydney Lignac, an editorial researcher and content producer who thrives on investigating, verifying, and shaping nuanced stories for digital-first audiences. I bring rigorous fact-checking standards and a talent for distilling complex information into clear, usable research for writers and producers. Most recently I worked with BBC Studios across business, technology, social issues and public-interest topics, delivering high-volume editorial research briefs, briefing notes for senior stakeholders, and cross-functional collaboration to inform digital-first content planning.

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Hi, I’m Sydney Lignac, an editorial researcher and content producer who thrives on investigating, verifying, and shaping nuanced stories for digital-first audiences. I bring rigorous fact-checking standards and a talent for distilling complex information into clear, usable research for writers and producers.

Most recently I worked with BBC Studios across business, technology, social issues and public-interest topics, delivering high-volume editorial research briefs, briefing notes for senior stakeholders, and cross-functional collaboration to inform digital-first content planning.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Advanced

Work Experience

Series Development Researcher – Programme Partnerships (Freelance) at BBC Studios - London

September 1, 2025 - Present

Research, evaluate, and develop editorial story ideas for international partners (World Organisation for Animal Health, Global Coalition on Aging, Valuable 500); conduct in-depth desk screening and events research to identify credible contributors; produce a high volume of editorial briefs and background documents (approximately 200 across three months), distilling complex themes into structured concepts for writers, producers, and commercial teams; prepare briefing notes for senior stakeholders; collaborate cross-functionally to inform digital-first content planning and execution.

Executive Search Consultant at Blackwood Group - London

June 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025

Led multiple concurrent research-led mandates across Consumer, Investment Management, Real Assets, and Business Services; delivered competitor analyses, market mapping, and intelligence reports; presented to C-suite stakeholders with a focus on evidence-based reasoning; mentored junior colleagues.

Recruitment Consultant (French – Advanced) at Trilogy International - London

August 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023

Managed end-to-end recruitment across interim UK Insurance and European Tech markets; achieved KPIs, built candidate pipelines, and fostered client relationships.

Baker & Barista at Coco Café

April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022

Prepared fresh weekly menus, maintained kitchen operations, conducted stock checks, and upheld hygiene standards in a small team.

Front of House at Lake Louise Ski Resort

September 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Managed guest seating and bar service, collaborating with kitchen staff during high-volume periods.

Groundskeeper & Court Assistant at Viking Classic Birmingham

June 1, 2021 - July 1, 2021

Supported tournament operations by preparing grounds, coordinating player logistics, and upholding safety protocols.

Customer Service & Sales Assistant (Part-time) at Waitrose & Partners, Kent

June 1, 2014 - April 1, 2019

Delivered frontline customer service, managed deliveries, mentored junior staff, and supported community initiatives such as the Foodbank program.