I’m an experienced Assistant Producer, Question Writer and Researcher working across quiz, games, reality and entertainment. My background covers writing, research, studio and gallery work, games testing, task development and helping formats work both in the room and on location.
SKILLS* Experienced assistant producer, question writer, and researcher with a proven track record in television quiz programming.
* Broad expertise across multiple sectors, including PR, journalism, live music, the arts, and law, providing a unique perspective and diverse skill set.
* Extensive experience in international research and intelligence gathering, making me a valuable asset to any research team.
Skilled in content creation, quiz development, and audience engagement through both traditional media and digital platforms.
QUIZ & GAMESHOW WORK* Quiz Writing: Started in 2021 with a writing credit on BBC’s
Lightning, later contributing to shows such as
Tipping Point, The Finish Line, The Weakest Link, the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire spin-off
Fastest Finger First,
The Tournament and
Bridge of Lies. *
Assistant Producer: Worked as an Assistant Producer at Whisper on the second and third series of
Riddiculous and on high-profile shows such as
Wheel of Fortune,
Jeopardy! (UK & Australia),
Alan Carr’s Picture Slam and
Tipping Point.
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Content Creation: Launched the YouTube channel
Big Nerd Pub Quiz in 2020, which grew to over 5,000 subscribers and amassed 250,000 views by providing over 100 livestreamed quizzes to entertain audiences during lockdown.
GAMES/CHALLENGE AP WORK* Worked on location as a Games/Challenge AP on a major
Netflix reality competition series produced by
BiggerStage/BMP in 2026 for the US market.
* Experience creating and refining rules, testing challenges, writing briefs, adjudicating games, booking and working with testers, and helping turn task ideas into practical, playable formats.Worked closely with producers, legal, compliance, safety, art, props and challenge teams across a large-scale reality production.
* Comfortable working on location, troubleshooting under pressure and supporting the practical delivery of games and tasks from development through to filming.
DEVELOPMENT * Developed the comedy panel series
Hot Takes for BBC Radio Ulster, taking it from concept to pilot in 2024/25. The programme was commissioned for a seven-episode series in 2026 and was aired between February and April on BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Sounds.
* Spent six months in 2022 at
Mitre Studios in London, working on the development of two new quiz programs.
* Worked on casting and development of two taster tapes and run-throughs for
ITV Studios and
Trapdoor TV in 2025.
* Passionate about crafting innovative formats and creating engaging, memorable content for diverse audiences.
For more about my work, visit
www.markstephenhughes.com.
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