Development Manager

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Continuing
DEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Scripted
LOCATION: London Television Centre
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: £50,000 - £55,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

WE ARE BBC STUDIOS

A globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.

Our ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

BBC Studios produce over 2,500 hours of content annually through our award winning in-house production units and acquired labels such as Baby Cow, House Productions and Voltage TV.

This role provides the opportunity to work alongside our scripted labels and some of the most exciting producers in the UK. As Development Manager, you will play a key role across BBC Studios entire global slate. With a focus on both development and commercial potential, you will strategically consider and assess ideas, supporting both BBC Studios Scripted labels and internal teams to help shape our future scripted pipeline.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM

Working to the Head of Scripted Development and supporting senior leaders, you will help recognise and drive development activity and IP opportunities across the business.

With a clear passion for both drama and comedy, you will build relationships with internal and external partners, provide feedback on ideas, and distil projects to key selling points for succinct, impactful pitches

This role offers exposure to a broad range of stakeholders across BBC Studios and the wider industry. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone with either a scripted development or commercial background at Manager level to work across a world-class scripted pipeline and develop their career in an organisation which is constantly growing and evolving

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Collaborate with the Head of Development to align the BBC Studios Scripted pipeline with global business and customer needs
• Independently manage and maintain internal strategy presentations, IP reports and development trackers for senior leaders, internal meetings and any other adhoc reporting as required
• Support development teams by providing feedback on treatments, scripts, and ideas, focusing on commissioning potential and global appeal
• Offer market intel and editorial advice early in the development process to shape projects for global success
• Work closely with internal teams (Scripted Commercial, Insights, Business & Legal Affairs) at various stages of development as well as deputising for the Head of Development when needed
• Manage relationships and secure new IP by working with rights holders, literary scouts, producers, and agents
• Proactively build relationships with new and established independent companies, writers and creatives, briefing on BBC Studios Scripted needs

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Relevant experience within scripted TV development at a production company, studio, platform or broadcaster, with an understanding of trends and insights which can help shape scripted projects from an early stage
• Ability to keep abreast of new writers and up and coming on-screen talent
• Clear understanding of the global TV market, including knowledge of the UK and international commissioning landscapes, especially BBC Group channels such as BBC Network, UKTV & BritBox
• Proven editorial skills to identify strong ideas, scripts and IP which have the potential to attract customers and commissioners
• Ability to manage confidential information across multiple departments and to keep stakeholders updated
• Confident and curious manner when developing new relationships via networking opportunities, industry events or research

DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Knowledge of programme production processes would be beneficial; in particular issues facing the production business and a good understanding of challenges in the current financial environment

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Disclaimer

This is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

Redeployment

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.