Development Producer
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JOB TITLE: Development Producer
DEPARTMENT: Elephant House Studios, Channel 5
REPORTING TO: Head of Development
LOCATION: Camden, London
CONTRACT: Fixed-term, 12 Months
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Elephant House Studios, the in house production arm of Channel 5, produces nearly 120 hours of television each year for Channel 5, MTV, Comedy Central and Viacom.
We are beginning to pitch to the wider UK market, building relationships with and creating ideas for all major broadcasters.
With this in mind, we are looking to hire a Development Producer to create, and successfully pitch formats in a range of genres.
The role will be to help grow the slate significantly, originating, working up and pitching new programme ideas, series and specials in and out of house.
Also, the role will be working closely with the existing development team on ideas currently on the slate.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Working alongside the Senior Creative Heads to originate and develop series and specials tailored to the requirements of each Broadcaster.
Thorough research from initial idea to writing full pitch documents to pitch to Commissioning Editors and Channel Controllers.
Building and maintaining strong working relationships with Commissioning Editors and Channel Controllers at Channel 5, MTV, Comedy Central and the wider UK market.
Creating hit formats which can be sold internationally and have opportunity for commercial exploitation.
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:
Significant experience working in Production across a broad range of programmes and series on a variety of budgets for different broadcasters.
Creative and dynamic team player full of ideas with a real handle on what works for the different channels and their target demographic.
A proven hit rate with gaining access to institutions and finding great stories.
A strong and preferably proven working knowledge of the demands and aspirations of Channel 5 and Viacom, both in the UK and Internationally.
A wide range of contacts at key broadcasters in the UK.
The ability to identify and attract great people to work in our development team, then helping them create ideas and formats which meet the requirements of the broadcasters.
Strong relationships with, and a good working knowledge of on-screen talent and their agents, so that we can develop and grow more brands with relevant talent attached.
Proven experience of gaining access to organisations with the result of series or documentary commission.
A proven ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
A knowledge of international markets, helping us ensure the programmes we make are sellable and lend themselves to commercial exploitation.
This job description is a guide to the work you will be initially required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment and as your experience grows you will be expected to broaden your tasks, suggest improvements, solve problems and enhance the effectiveness of the role. This spec summaries the main aspects of the job but does not cover all the duties that the job holder may have to perform.