Digital Comedy Development Producer

BBC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour working week

26 days annual leave + 5

Defined pension

Remote GP access

Job summary

BBC Studios requires a Digital Development Producer, Comedy to identify, shape and pitch bold, scripted comedy ideas for digital audiences. You will work across IP and talent, taking projects from initial concept through development to pitch, with strong writer/creator relationships and a keen sense of the digital landscape.

You will also oversee short-form content, adapt concepts across formats, and collaborate with production teams to ensure editorial and platform requirements are met while

Qualifications

• Proven experience developing scripted comedy for digital audiences.
• Strong editorial and script-editing capabilities.
• Deep understanding of how comedy performs across social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Originate and shape bold digital-first comedy ideas for IP and talent.
• Lead development from concept to pitch or commission with tailored materials.
• Build relationships with writers, performers and digital talent.
• Collaborate with editorial, production and creative teams to realise concepts.
• Turn ideas into deliverable propositions meeting editorial, legal and platform requirements.
• Drive distribution strategies to maximise reach and audience engagement.

Skills

Scripted comedy development

Digital landscape knowledge

Editorial/script editing

Writers/creators relationship building

Social media strategy and analytics

Production management of digital video

Job description

BBC Studios requires a Digital Development Producer, Comedy to identify, shape and pitch bold, scripted comedy ideas for digital audiences. You will work across IP and talent, taking projects from initial concept through development to pitch, with strong writer/creator relationships and a keen sense of the digital landscape.

You will also oversee short-form content, adapt concepts across formats, and collaborate with production teams to ensure editorial and platform requirements are met while