Series Producer / Showrunner

This is a Full Time Job

Series Producer / Showrunner (Development Project)

Series Producer / Showrunner (Development Project)
Department: Crew

Employment Type: Freelance

Location: London, Islington

Description

We are seeking a freelance Series Producer / Showrunner (Development Project) to join as soon as possible.

Contract Length: approx 6 weeks.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the editorial development and creative vision of the concept sizzle from pre-production through delivery
• Shape story structure, character arcs, and relationship dynamics to create compelling, character-led storytelling
• Work closely with the Executive Producers, Director, and production team to refine the format and editorial approach
• Direct the creative approach during filming, identifying emerging storylines and adapting editorial plans as required
• Produce clear editorial documentation, including story beats, scene plans, and development materials
• Guide the edit to ensure the final sizzle effectively demonstrates the format, tone, and long-term series potential

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
• Extensive experience as a Series Producer or Showrunner on constructed reality, reality, comedy entertainment, or character-led factual productions
• Exceptional editorial judgement with the ability to shape compelling character-led stories, balancing comedy, emotion, conflict, and warmth
• Strong instinct for comedy, with the ability to recognise engaging personalities, authentic relationships, and naturally funny situations
• Experience producing development materials, including sizzles, tasters, proof-of-concepts, and pitch films for broadcasters and streaming platforms
• Excellent understanding of digital-first talent, creator culture, and younger-skewing audiences
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience managing creative teams and collaborating with Executive Producers and contributors
• Excellent writing skills with experience producing editorial documents, story beats, scene plans, and development materials
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-focused, with the ability to make confident editorial decisions in a fast-paced development environment