Development Producer/Researcher, Film & TV
Development Producer/Researcher, Film & TV
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Job Description
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless investigative journalism and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists cutting-edge commercial professionals and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development with a focus on training growth and fostering an inclusive culture.
Were looking for adevelopment producer/researcher film & TV.
The Guardian is building on ourexciting partnershipwith Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) to develop our content for adaptation to film & TV which provides SPE with exclusive first-look rights to Guardians global journalism.
As part of our team youllhelp bring ouraward winning journalismto screen by working closely with the Editorial Director Film & TV at the Guardian. This means spotting stories with strong adaptation potential sharing them with partners and helping move projects forward. Youll also pitch in with some admin support as required to keep things running smoothly.
This is a 12-month NUJ fixed term contract or staff secondment.
About the role
- Get to know the Guardians journalism across all formats from big investigations to standout features and stay on top of new work that could be a fit for TV or film.
- Pull together a weekly newsletter of promising Guardian stories tailored for Sonys development teams.
- Support the Editorial Director and build strong relationships across editorial teams to surface stories early and help shape how we present them for adaptation.
- Respond to requests from Sony producers this could involve digging into the archive researching background material or pulling together pitch-ready materials.
- Take on admin tasks as required to support the partnership with Sony tracking projects and rights helping schedule meetings.
- Help with day-to-day tasks that keep the GNM/Sony projects on track. This includes keeping stakeholders and project trackers up to date helping check rights when needed gathering briefs from Sony following up on submissions and supporting meeting logistics from setting up times to making sure agendas and action points are shared.
About you
- Demonstrable experience in early-stage TV/film development you will be able to contribute constructively to a wide range of projects across genres (ideally at least five years of experience). Demonstrate strong market awareness and commissioning trends across the domestic and international landscape.
- Strong journalistic sensibility and research skills as well as brilliant storytelling instincts to have a positive impact on the development process.
- Demonstrable experience in a hands-on development producer role or as a literary scout for film and television youll have confidencedigging into stories finding the right background info with a proven ability to produce thoughtful clear well-crafted and engaging pitch materials for stakeholders and producers.
- A solid understanding of how content moves through the development process and how intellectual property rights work across publishing film and TV from both editorial and commercial perspectives.
- A creative adaptable mindset someone whos curious resourceful efficient and organised with an ability to turn ideas into action.
- A proven track record of working collaboratively with others: you know how to bring people together keep things moving and build trustwith sensitivity and tact.
- Ideally youll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
You can see the full job descriptionhere.
How to apply
To apply please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why youd love to take on this role and why youre a great match for what were looking for.
The closing date for applications isThursday 4th September 2025.
All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contactSeanon to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.
We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team.
Benefits and policies at the Guardian
Youll havesix weeks of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.
You are entitled to life cover income protection and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.
We have maternity paternity adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF menopause baby loss and trans equality policy.
Culture and wellbeing
We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status.
We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and addition we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.
Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast lunch and dinner.
Learning and development
We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
Employment Type
Full-Time
