Senior Digital Development Producer
London
ITN's fledgling Digital division is seeking an experienced development producer with a strong background in production and development.
We want someone bursting with ideas, good relationships across podcast and video and a hunger to see productions through end to end. Within a team, the role will originate new ideas, win business and then go on to ensure productions are delivered to budget.
As well as winning new business, we'll expect the person to have a strong understanding of digital first content, how the backend of YouTube and other platforms function and be willing to learn how to engage viewers on these platforms in a data-led team.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Head of Content to originate, develop and deliver pitch-ready ideas for a range of platforms across podcast and video
- Develop ideas for our internal distribution platforms on YouTube, Facebook and Spotify and grow audiences across our brands
- Work closely with senior editorial stakeholders to develop projects with the Director of Digital's editorial priorities and audience strategy
- Develop ideas with strong digital and multiplatform potential, optimising reach and impact across online platforms
- Provide editorial guidance, feedback and leadership throughout development, from early concept through to greenlight-ready pitches
- Ensure all development work meets ITN Productions high standards of accuracy, due impartiality, compliance and duty of care
These are the main requirements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties. It is intended to reflect the nature, range, and context of the work, which will change over time.
Key Requirements
Must-haves
- Significant experience producing or developing original journalism for television, streaming or digital platforms
- A strong track record of originating, pitching and delivering factual content
- Excellent editorial judgement and the ability to shape complex ideas into compelling long-form narratives
- Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the confidence to work across organisations and senior teams
- Knowledge of audience strategy, digital storytelling and platform-led development
Success Metrics
- High-quality long-form pitches commissioned or progressed to production
- Strong editorial ambition combined with realistic, scalable development models
- Clear alignment between editorial ideas, audience strategy and multiplatform impact