Trailblazing Investigative Development Producer

sky; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension package

Private healthcare

Sky product discounts

Job summary

Sky is seeking a Long-form Investigative Development Producer to shape ideas from first spark through to pitch-ready projects for Sky News and Sky Documentaries. You will originate and develop investigative premium documentary ideas rooted in original journalism, with access to institutions and ethical storytelling at the core.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in investigative journalism and producing current affairs films, with strong writing skills and the ability to work to tight

Qualifications

• Minimum proven track record in investigative journalism and long-form documentaries.
• Strong writing skills for treatments, decks and editorial documentation.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple projects.
• Solid understanding of UK editorial, legal and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop investigative premium documentary ideas rooted in original journalism.
• Secure access to institutions and responsible handling of sensitive contributors.
• Collaborate with Sky News journalists and independent producers.
• Prepare pitch-ready treatments and decks to a high standard.

Skills

Investigative journalism

Documentary development

Writing for treatments

Deadline management

UK editorial compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Sky is seeking a Long-form Investigative Development Producer to shape ideas from first spark through to pitch-ready projects for Sky News and Sky Documentaries. You will originate and develop investigative premium documentary ideas rooted in original journalism, with access to institutions and ethical storytelling at the core.

Ideal candidates bring a proven track record in investigative journalism and producing current affairs films, with strong writing skills and the ability to work to tight