Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Nonfiction production roles · Specialist

Development producer

ELI5

A producer who researches, shapes and pitches new shows or formats before production.

Used in conversation

“The development producer needs the latest materials before the next editorial meeting.”

Definition

A producer who researches, shapes and pitches new programmes or formats before production.

Here “Development producer” means: A producer who researches, shapes and pitches new programmes or formats before production.

Pitch context

You may encounter “Development producer” in documentary, factual & unscripted conversations or materials.

Why it matters: Distinguishes story, access, evidence, format mechanics and participant-care responsibilities.

Sources & evidence · 5

Supporting source families. This entry is an editorial synthesis rather than a quotation from one canonical glossary.