Scripted Development Producer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Scripted Development Producer to transform compelling stories from their rich archives into captivating screen content. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of journalism and entertainment, collaborating with renowned partners to bring innovative ideas to life. The ideal candidate will possess a strong creative vision and a deep understanding of industry trends, ensuring that the narratives resonate with diverse audiences. If you're passionate about storytelling and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Bikes and electric car schemes

Book discounts

Exclusive event access

Wellbeing benefits

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in scripted content development.
• Strong understanding of storytelling and casting.

Responsibilities

• Pitch ideas to FEG based on IP developed from journalism.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to find stories for development.

Skills

Creative vision

Scripted content development

Industry trends knowledge

Excellent writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Job description

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Based in London, this is an exciting opportunity for a creative producer to work with our print and digital titles in the development and production of scripted projects.

Across The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun, our journalists uncover and report on thousands of stories every year. Some of this news gathering is taken into longer form book publishing and some into episodic podcasts. We now want to develop the pathway to take these stories to screen in partnership with Fox Entertainment Group.

The Scripted Development Producer will be tasked with identifying, developing, and presenting the most exciting materials from our archives and contemporary journalism to our colleagues in Fox Entertainment Group (FEG).

Day to day you will:

1. Pitch ideas to FEG Commissioning teams based upon IP developed from News UK’s journalism.
2. Move ideas from pitch through to commissioning and into production.
3. Mine the archive to identify the most relevant material for development.
4. Work with the editorial teams across The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun to find contemporary stories suitable for scripted development.
5. Develop a deep understanding of FEG’s creative priorities by collaborating with creative and commissioning teams in London, New York, and Los Angeles.
6. Craft stories into pitches for FEG and News UK executive teams.
7. Collaborate with the FEG team to develop ideas by providing feedback on creative treatments, potential writing talent, and other core creative processes.
8. Assist in the production of those ideas.

What we are looking for from you:

• Creative vision — ability to identify potential in stories and bring them to life in pitches.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in scripted content development within a TV broadcast, cable network, studio, or established independent production company.
• Knowledge of global industry trends and a strong understanding of storytelling and casting relevant to successful programming.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment with entrepreneurial drive and passion for content and audiences.
• Creative thinking and the ability to foster this among team members; an imaginative, innovative mindset combining creative sensibility with business acumen.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and compellingly.
• Strong interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively within collaborative teams and with diverse stakeholders.

Key Behaviours

• Creativity — generate and develop unique, compelling ideas for TV shows and films.
• Collaboration — work effectively with directors, writers, and other executives.
• Adaptability — adjust readily to market and trend changes.
• Passion — driven by a love for TV & film storytelling.
• Persistence — committed to seeing projects through from concept to production.

We are News UK: One of the leading media businesses in the UK and Ireland, with brands including The Times, The Sunday Times, The Sun, and others, reaching almost 40 million people monthly across various platforms. Owned by News Corp.

Life at News: Driven by passion, principles, and purpose, we aim to reflect and serve diverse communities through our journalism and content. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through strategic initiatives and employee networks.

Our benefits include: Maternity leave, training, private medical insurance, gym discounts, bikes and electric car schemes, book discounts, exclusive event access, wellbeing benefits, pension scheme, holiday entitlement, and volunteering days. We support reasonable adjustments during recruitment to accommodate all applicants.