Development Producer (Comedy & Drama)
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Job Summary
JOB DETAILS
JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month FTC
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Comedy
LOCATION: London W1D 5QQ (hybrid working. 4 days minimum in the office)
PROPOSED SALARY: Competitive - dependent on relevant skills knowledge and experience
WE ARE BBC STUDIOS
A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the worlds most sought-after TV audio and digital content.
Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful entertaining and inspiring stories for people all around the world.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
BBC Studios Comedy is behind some of the UKs most acclaimed comedy with global hits like Good Omens (Prime Video) and Trying (Apple TV). Recent titles include Black Ops Inside No 9 Mandy and Mammoth.
Additionally as recently announced we have a new drama co-label BBC Studios Fiction which is brimming with fresh ideas and broadening our creative ambition in to high-end drama.
As we embark on exciting new ventures were seeking a passionate and motivated Development Producer to support creative leads and help shape a bold dynamic slate of drama and comedy projects. This is a chance to collaborate with top talent develop standout content and grow within a supportive inclusive environment.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM
This fixed term role is an exciting opportunity to work across development and production simultaneously. Its a chance to champion new voices demonstrate editorial acumen and bring ideas to life in a role that feeds directly in to the Executive level.
You will directly shape and influence a slate of development projects as you drive them towards greenlight whilst keeping your hand in production by providing editorial and script editing support to high-end prime time productions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:
- Work closely with writers to shape projects alongside the Head of Development Executive Producers and Head of Comedy
- Generate and develop ideas to help grow the slate. Identify new and existing talent lead and contribute to idea generation create compelling pitches and build and foster relationships with potential clients
- Development producer on titles in production as required; work with writers to incorporate notes and changes while ensuring awareness of editorial values and production constraints
- Promote and embrace an inclusive culture; ensuring our content reflects the breadth and diversity of our audiences
- Ensure compliance with BBC Editorial and Legal guidelines; ensuring scripts and ideas are thoroughly checked for copyright libel and defamation risks
- Stay up to date with new and emerging writing talent content and industry trends
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Experience of developing and/or script editing television comedy and/or drama content for broadcast
- Experience of leading projects through the development process and on to greenlight
- Strong writing and script editing skills and a track record for generating and developing comedy ideas for television
- Knowledge passion and enthusiasm for comedy across all forms as well as expert knowledge of emerging talent and the market generally
- Expert knowledge of the comedy and/or drama television market and production processes as well as contacts across the scripted television industry
- Experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information with tact and sensitivity
If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
Key Skills
- Promotional Events
- Image Campaigns
- Promotional Campaigns
- Communications
- News Image
- Promotional Content
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Youtube
- Promotional Materials
- Digital Media
- Promotional Spots
- Video production
- Station Image
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