The development team are behind the newest ideas on TV. The team create and develop ideas that can be pitched and made into television shows.

Job roles

• Development researcher
• Development producer

Duties include

• Generating ideas with a team 
• Writing out briefs and treatments for television shows
• Researching background information and fact checking
• Identifying contributors and talent
• Pitch ideas to a team of people

Skills needed

• Knowledge of all television genres and programme formats
• Creative, able to form and pitch ideas 
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Love of all forms of television
• Work well in a team and able to share ideas

Useful links

How to write a research proposal | Tips in 60 seconds

How to succeed in entertainment development

Introduction to development