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We’re looking for a development producer/researcher, film & TV.
The Guardian is building on our exciting partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to develop our content for adaptation to film & TV which provides SPE with exclusive first-look rights to Guardian’s global journalism.
As part of our team, you’ll help bring our award winning journalism to screen by working closely with the Editorial Director, Film & TV at the Guardian. This means spotting stories with strong adaptation potential, sharing them with partners, and helping move projects forward. You’ll also pitch in with some admin support as required to keep things running smoothly.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrable experience in early-stage TV/film development, you will be able to contribute constructively to a wide range of projects across genres (ideally at least five years of experience). Demonstrate strong market awareness and commissioning trends across the domestic and international landscape.
• Strong journalistic sensibility and research skills, as well as brilliant storytelling instincts to have a positive impact on the development process.
• Demonstrable experience in a hands-on development producer role or as a literary scout for film and television, you’ll have confidence digging into stories, finding the right background info, with a proven ability to produce thoughtful, clear, well-crafted and engaging pitch materials for stakeholders and producers.
• A solid understanding of how content moves through the development process — and how intellectual property rights work across publishing, film, and TV, from both editorial and commercial perspectives.
• A creative, adaptable mindset, someone who’s curious, resourceful, efficient and organised with an ability to turn ideas into action.
• A proven track record of working collaboratively with others: you know how to bring people together, keep things moving, and build trust with sensitivity and tact.
• Ideally, you’ll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
  We actively encourage applications from BAME candidates and those from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.
  You can see the full job description here.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 4th September 2025.
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• Get to know the Guardian’s journalism across all formats, from big investigations to standout features, and stay on top of new work that could be a fit for TV or film.
• Pull together a weekly newsletter of promising Guardian stories tailored for Sony’s development teams.
• Support the Editorial Director and build strong relationships across editorial teams to surface stories early and help shape how we present them for adaptation.
• Respond to requests from Sony producers — this could involve digging into the archive, researching background material, or pulling together pitch-ready materials.
• Take on admin tasks as required to support the partnership with Sony — tracking projects and rights, helping schedule meetings.
• Help with day-to-day tasks that keep the GNM/Sony projects on track. This includes keeping stakeholders and project trackers up to date, helping check rights when needed, gathering briefs from Sony, following up on submissions, and supporting meeting logistics — from setting up times to making sure agendas and action points are shared.