Development Executive Senior, Ents Label

BBC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the UK seeks a Senior Development Executive to create innovative and scalable Entertainment formats. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the role and a track record of developing successful original formats. This position offers a hybrid work model and encompasses collaboration with top-tier talent and creative teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience at Development Executive level developing Fact Ent ideas.
• Proven track record in original formats.
• Collaborative spirit and passion for innovative ideas.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop must-have Entertainment formats.
• Inform development strategy with knowledge of trends.
• Lead brainstorming and creative problem-solving.

Skills

Development Executive experience

Knowledge of UK's programming landscape

Creative problem-solving

Creating pitch materials

Working with talent

Job description

JOB DETAILS

JOB TITLE: DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE SENIOR, PREMIUM ENTS LABEL, BBC STUDIOS ENTERTAINMENT DEVELOPMENT

JOB BAND: E

CONTRACT TYPE: 12 month Fixed-term Contract, Full-time

DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Global Entertainment

LOCATION: London - Hybrid

PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £78,500 - £94,500 (plus London Weighting) depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's 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

We're seeking a dynamic Development Executive to help shape the next chapter of our Entertainment story as a department renowned for creating premium quality formats with extensive global reach and limitless potential: shows like Strictly Come Dancing, The 1% Club, Dragons Den and the Great British Bake Off. This role will play a key part in driving our expanding slate of premium Factual Entertainment projects.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Joining BBC Studios Production Entertainment Development team means becoming part of a truly global creative network. The successful candidate for this role would be working with top-tier talent and visionary creatives as part of a Development Label that's aiming to redefine entertainment - from fact ent and gameshow to access competition and talent formats. You'll gain invaluable experience while helping to deliver formats that connect with audiences worldwide.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• To originate and develop distinctive, must-have Entertainment formats that have the potential to be returnable and scalable across channels and platforms. These ideas should have global appeal, building on the success of our established brands.


• To use your comprehensive knowledge of the latest trends and developments in the premium Entertainment genre in both the UK and international market, and an in-depth understanding of commissioner needs to inform development strategy.


• To be passionate about talent, and finding vehicles for both established and emerging names.


• To lead brainstorming of formats and creative problem-solving, ensuring the label's output always feels unique and memorable.


• To produce punchy and premium-looking decks, stand-out sizzles and pitch materials that boast visuals to consistently impress commissioners.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• A minimum of 2 years' experience at Development Executive level, working specifically to develop Fact Ent ideas for linear television and streamers.


• Proven track record in creating or contributing significantly to green‑lit original formats in the Entertainment space - we'd love to hear examples you're most proud of.


• A collaborative spirit and a genuine passion for TV and for developing innovative ideas.


• Experience working with talent and shaping ideas around personalities.


• An understanding of the current UK and international programming landscape and the ability to identify both gaps in the market and potential new global trends.


• Versatility and an expansive skillset; including the ability to write well and generate premium pitch materials that really sell a programme.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED

Production experience is desirable but not required.

If you have solid experience in the above, and feel excited about creating the next generation of global Ent formats, we would love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

DISCLAIMER

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.