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Digital Development Producer, Drama

BBC Studios London, GBR On-site senior temporary

Salary

£42,000 - £52,000 + London Weighting at £5441 per year

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Description

We are seeking an experienced Digital Development Producer, Drama to find, shape, develop, and pitch bold, scripted ideas for digital audiences.

You will work across original IP, new formats, and spin-offs from BBC Studios' existing dramas, taking projects from initial idea through development to greenlight.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Originating and developing bold digital-first comedy ideas
  • Taking projects from initial concept through development towards pitch or commission
  • Identifying and building relationships with established and emerging writers, performers, creators, and digital talent
  • Building strong relationships with digital commissioners, buyers, and platforms
  • Spotting emerging formats, audience behaviors, and creative trends
  • Using audience insight, platform analytics, and performance data to shape creative decisions
  • Collaborating with editorial, production, and creative teams to turn strong ideas into deliverable propositions
  • Identifying opportunities to extend the reach and commercial value of scripted IP through digital distribution, platform partnerships, monetization, and new formats
  • Contributing to the management and growth of BBC Studios' scripted social channels
  • Producing and overseeing short-form digital content, pilots, and proof-of-concept projects

The successful candidate will have:

  • Proven experience of scripted drama development
  • Expert knowledge of the digital landscape
  • Experience of developing and producing scripted content for digital audiences
  • Strong writing and script-editing skills
  • Strong knowledge and established relationships across the digital drama space
  • Proven experience of managing and growing social media channels
  • Strong understanding of social platform analytics and audience insights

We offer a competitive salary range of £42,000 - £52,000 + London Weighting at £5441, depending on relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.

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Skills

Required

  • scripted drama development
  • digital landscape
  • scripted content production
  • writing
  • script editing
  • social media management
  • audience insights

Nice to have

  • digital extensions or spin-offs from established drama IP
  • original YouTube or platform-native drama
  • vertical or micro drama
  • scripted digital shorts and social-first storytelling

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://careers.bbc.co.uk/job/London-Digital-Development-Producer%2C-Drama-W12-7FA/1376775257/

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