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Formats\nCONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, Permanent\nDEPARTMENT: BBC Studios Benelux Productions\nLOCATION: Amsterdam, The Netherlands\nJOB PURPOSE\nBBC Studios is one of the world's leading producers and distributors of premium content. From globally recognised entertainment brands to groundbreaking new formats, we create and produce content that resonates with audiences around the world.\nAs BBC Studios continues to expand its production and development activities in the Benelux, we are looking for an ambitious and entrepreneurial Creative Director to lead our creative development strategy and help build the next generation formats.\nThe role is focused on unscripted formats. It is a rare opportunity to join a growing business at an exciting stage of its journey. Working closely with Head of BBC Studios Benelux productions, you'll be part of a growing, agile and highly collaborative local team, while partnering closely with an extensive international network of creative, production and format experts across BBC Studios Global Content team.\nWE ARE BBC STUDIOS\nA globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.\nOur ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.\nWHY JOIN THE TEAM\nJoin BBC Studios Benelux at a pivotal stage of growth and help shape the future of unscripted content across the region. You'll have the opportunity to develop original ideas, launch internationally recognised formats, and collaborate with creative experts across BBC Studios' global network. 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Working closely with Head of BBC Studios Benelux productions, you'll be part of a growing, agile and highly collaborative local team, while partnering closely with an extensive international network of creative, production and format experts across BBC Studios Global Content team.\nWE ARE BBC STUDIOS\nA globally renowned media company borne of the BBC. We make and distribute the world's most sought-after TV, audio and digital content.\nOur ambition is to be the home of the most powerful, entertaining, and inspiring stories for people all around the world.\nWHY JOIN THE TEAM\nJoin BBC Studios Benelux at a pivotal stage of growth and help shape the future of unscripted content across the region. You'll have the opportunity to develop original ideas, launch internationally recognised formats, and collaborate with creative experts across BBC Studios' global network. 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