Development Producer
Description
VICE Studios is expanding its premium unscripted formats business and is looking for a Development Producer to join its growing development team.
We are building a slate of ambitious, entertainment formats across competition, reality, studio entertainment and social experiments, with strong hooks, distinctive visual identities and the potential to travel internationally.
This is a hybrid role, with up to four days a week based in our King's Cross office.
Contract length: 6 months
THE ROLE
We’re looking for an ideas-led Development Producer who loves creating original formats from the ground up and turning them into compelling, market-ready pitches.
You will be involved in:
Generating and developing original unscripted entertainment, factual entertainment and premium doc ideas
Creating sharp, visually compelling pitch decks
Researching concepts, talent, trends and potential markets
Developing ideas with both UK and international audiences in mind
Working collaboratively with the wider creative team tin the UK and US To take ideas from initial thought through to buyer pitch
Using AI and emerging creative tools to accelerate research, development and presentation
Creating sizzles and visual treatments where required
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for someone who:
Has a strong track record in unscripted entertainment or factual development with a love of formats
Is genuinely passionate about ideas generation
Is an excellent deck builder with a strong visual and editorial eye
Is AI savvy and comfortable exploring new creative tools
Can take an idea from a rough thought to a compelling, marketable format
Has experience developing ideas for the US market as well as the UK
Is a strong collaborator who enjoys working as part of a creative team
Is generous with ideas, encourages others and actively contributes to a positive, ambitious creative culture
Brings energy, curiosity, creativity and a willingness to challenge convention
Experience of the US market, cutting sizzles and a desire to pitch your ideas is a strong advantage.
WHY VICE?
This is an opportunity to join VICE Studios at an exciting stage of growth and help build a new generation of premium documentary and entertainment formats.
We want ideas with ambition, originality, and formats that feel contemporary, culturally relevant, and unmistakably VICE.
To apply, please send your CV and examples of relevant development work.
We are committed to being an inclusive hirer and employer. If you require any assistance in submitting your application, or have any questions about reasonable adjustments you might need during the recruitment process, please contact us.Company Name
Location
London
Posted on
27th Aug 2026
Apply by
10th Sep 2026