Location
London - Television Centre

Hours
Full Time - Standard working hours

Salary
£42,000 - £52,000 per year + London Weighting of £5,441. Salary dependent on relevant skills, knowledge and experience.

About the Role
BBC Studios is a globally renowned media company creating and distributing some of the world’s most sought-after TV, audio and digital content. Following the launch of BBC Studios’ Scripted Digital label, we are seeking an experienced Digital Development Producer, Drama to find, shape, develop and pitch bold scripted ideas tailored for digital audiences. You will work across original IP, new formats and spin-offs from existing BBC Studios dramas, taking projects from initial concept through development to greenlight. This role requires excellent story judgement, strong relationships with writers and creators, a deep understanding of the digital landscape, and established connections with digital commissioners.

You will identify new talent, formats and opportunities, shaping ideas specifically for digital platforms and audiences. Additionally, you will manage projects through production as needed to test new on-screen talent, writers, ideas and proof of concept. This is an exciting opportunity to work with some of the UK’s most loved television brands while helping shape the next generation of scripted storytelling, exploring short-form, social-first, vertical and platform-native storytelling to reach new audiences in an evolving digital landscape.

Experience
- Proven experience in scripted drama development, originating and shaping stories, characters, formats and ideas from concept through to pitch, greenlight or commission.
- Expert knowledge of the digital landscape and how scripted storytelling and audience behaviour differ across broadcast, short-form, social-first, vertical and platform-native content.
- Experience developing and producing scripted content for digital audiences, including pilots, short-form, social-first, vertical and/or platform-native content.
- Strong writing and script-editing skills with a track record of generating and developing drama ideas.
- Established relationships across the digital drama space, including commissioners, writers, creators and emerging talent.
- Proven experience managing and growing social media channels, including content strategy, publishing, audience engagement and performance analysis across platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
- Strong understanding of social platform analytics and audience insights, using data to inform content development and optimise performance.
- Experience producing and delivering digital-first content within budgets, schedules and platform requirements.

About you
- Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for scripted drama and digital innovation.
- Excellent collaborator able to work closely with editorial, production and creative teams.
- Strong communicator with the ability to build and maintain relationships with writers, creators, commissioners and digital stakeholders.
- Enthusiastic about identifying and championing distinctive and inclusive voices that reflect diverse audiences.
- Proactive in spotting emerging formats, audience behaviours and creative trends.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications required; however, relevant experience and a strong portfolio of work in scripted digital drama development are essential.

Desirable
Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:
- 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
- Original content commissioned specifically for digital audiences