entertainment careers

Support and lead creative (incl. writing, talent, editorial, production) for greenlit productions as well as ongoing development, and will work closely with regional teams on ensuring local productions meet business and creative objectives.

Reading submissions (scripts / books / writing samples) and writing reports to pass onto development team. Tracking new talent (writers / directors) and circulating details of new theatre / film/ television / literature of note.

Adapting and thriving in dynamic working environments, showcasing agility and flexibility with each coverage assignment. Managing heavy calendars- including scheduling internal and external meetings, and resolving meeting conflicts.

Maintain strong relationships with creative talent and industry professionals. Provide clear, insightful verbal and written feedback on story materials through all phases of development and production.

Manage scheduling and coordinate meetings. Create and maintain tracking grids. Review incoming submissions and provide creative notes.

Work closely with Producers and other members of the show team to find and edit the best video, sound and graphics for assigned stories. Keep a constant eye on show rundowns to make sure video and graphics are in place, accurate and current.

Maintain an awareness of the agent’s obligations (internal and external) to anticipate needs. Manage heavy call volume. Schedule meetings based on a complex calendar.

Work closely with Director of BBC Film to ensure the very best stories, writers, directors and producers are supported by BBC Film. Work proactively to identify dynamic new material to develop for the BBC Film slate.

Delve into Webtoon/Wattpad IP to support the WWS Live-Action Film Team by pinpointing IP ripe for adaptation; and help strategize the optimal approach. Collaborate with film team members to bring on the right creative partners and identify the best path to a sale.

Provide multi-level administrative support to the Head of Current Programming (preparing reports and documents, writer and director lists, arranging travel, managing schedule, rolling calls, tracking expenses, and other special assignments, etc.).