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Story Producer, Happy Prince

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Overview

Don't just watch. Be a part of it.
£104,000 to £124,800
per year
Temporary
(9 month Freelance Contract, pay as you earn (PAYE))
1 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1NU

Key information

We are seeking a highly experienced Story Producer to join our production team to oversee a high-profile literary adaptation for a major streaming platform. 

This role spans the entire creative lifecycle of the project, from intensive creative development through to the completion of production. They will need a proven track record in managing large-scale productions, providing high-level editorial oversight, and leading a dedicated script team.

About the role

  • Lead the editorial development and story lining for an 8 to 12 episode season, collaborating closely with the Showrunner and a team of six writers through the script commissioning and redrafting process. 
  • Provide supervision and mentorship to two script editors while acting as the primary creative liaison between the writing team, producers, and directors to ensure all editorial decisions align with practical production requirements.


For the full job description, including the key areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.


We create and showcase content by, with and for everyone, connecting and reflecting modern audiences. We are committed to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across our organisation and in everything we do.

As part of this commitment, we actively encourage applications for this role from candidates who are Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent, People of Colour, and candidates from working class backgrounds. As a Disability Confident Leader, if you meet the minimum criteria for a role and you have declared that you are disabled, we’ll guarantee to take you to the next stage.

Requirements

  • 4 plus years extensive experience in creative development within the television industry.
  • A proven track record of seeing projects through from concept to production.
  • Previous script editing and story lining production credits.
  • Must care deeply about making impactful and entertaining television and be an avid viewer and consumer of Drama.
  • Experience in script development including giving script feedback and development notes to writers, and contributing to the generation of ideas and the resolution of script problems.
  • Comfortable working with legal personnel and have a solid understanding of intellectual property rights, copyright and clearance matters.
  • Must possess a passion for creative excellence as well as an efficient and organised personality with the ability to turn ideas into action.
  • Highly developed editorial skills with sound judgement.


Please note, on occasion we may receive a very large volume of applications which means applications for a role may close earlier than the referenced closing date. We’d encourage you to apply as soon as possible if interested.