Unscripted TV senior roles in production management programme 2025-2026

Ready to take your next step into senior production management position?

This nine-month hybrid training programme giving production professionals the confidence, skills, and connections to step into line producer, production executive, or head of production roles.

Through expert-led workshops, personalised coaching, and peer networking with industry experts, you’ll gain leadership capability, strategic insight, and industry visibility, all designed to help you progress and thrive in your next role.

This training programme is funded by the ScreenSkills Unscripted TV Skills Fund which invests in training for the unscripted workforce thanks to contributions from broadcasters, SVoDs and production companies. 

Who it's for

We’re looking for 60 delegates across the UK. 

This programme is designed for production managers, line producers, and production executives in unscripted TV who are ready to take on greater responsibility. You might be:

• A production manager aiming for your first line producer credit.
• A line producer looking to move into a production executive role.
• A production executive ready to step into head of production.

With increasing demand and competition in this sector you’ll be someone with a strong track record in production, eager to develop your leadership skills, gain the knowledge senior roles demand and expand your network. 

We always welcome applications from under-represented groups, including, but not limited to: those from minority ethnic groups; disabled people; people from the LGBT community and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you would like support completing the application form and/or would like us to send it to you in an alternative format, please email USF@screenskills.com

What it covers

Over nine months, you’ll take part in:

• Eight monthly online workshops covering leadership, strategic decision-making, diversity & inclusion, sustainability, the impact of AI, and tailored sessions for each career step-up.
• Two 1:1 coaching sessions (online or in-person) to map your career goals, strengthen your professional presence, and tackle challenges with confidence.
• Monthly peer-to-peer networking with exceptional access to industry experts, including heads of production, talent recruiters, and senior leaders.
• Real-world insight from guest speakers at the top of their field, sharing practical, behind-the-scenes knowledge.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have:

• A clear roadmap for your next career step and the confidence to go to lead a senior level. 
• The resilience, boundaries and communication skills needed to thrive in senior roles while maintaining a balance working life that fit with your values. 
• Leave with a strong network and community of peers and senior industry allies who can open doors and champion your progression. 
• A stronger professional presence in your current roles, with skills to stand our when new opportunities arise.  

How to apply

Click ‘Apply now’ at the top of the page and follow the instructions to apply for your place. You must log in or register before you are able to complete your application.

You must have demonstrable experience working in unscripted TV production management at production manager, line producer, or production executive level, with a clear ambition to step into a more senior role.

In the application, you will also be asked for your three most recent credits. Please provide the programme/series title and your job role.

While most questions in the application form are multiple choice or require short answers, three questions will require longer answers. For your preparation, these are:

• Why do you feel you are a suitable candidate for this training programme at this time in your career? (Approx. 200 words) 
• What are you looking to achieve by completing this training programme? (Approx. 200 words)
• What is your future career goal? (Approx. 200 words) 

You will also be asked to share a link to either a Talent Manager, or LinkedIn profile, or a professional website. If you do not have any of those, please simply enter “n/a” as the field must be filled.

If you need additional support to complete your application or require the application form in an alternative format please contact USF@screenskills.com

Judging information

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Midnight, 26 September 2025
• Outcome notifications: By week commencing 8 October 2025

Training:

• Monthly workshops & networking sessions: October 2025 – June 2026 (recordings available for catch-up)
• Coaching sessions: 2× 1-hour sessions during the programme, available in person or online with flexible slots including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Final in-person meet-up: June 2026, with travel and accommodation covered for those outside London.