David Kerr

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Development Executive @ The Comedy Unit Ltd.
Paisley, GB
David Kerr's Location
Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About David Kerr

A multi-genre Development Executive & Senior Producer (production). I have created, developed and produced a range of shows from global talent-led travelogues to genre-bending quizzes, youth skewing fact-ent formats, access-based obs docs, comedy entertainment shows and more.Currently, a Development Executive at Tern TV, Glasgow. My past Producer/Senior Development Producer roles span BBC Studios Factual Entertainment, Two Rivers Media and Beezr Studios, with time spent cutting my teeth at companies like Hungry Bear, 12 Yard, Objective, Remedy and BBC Children’s department.In recent months I have created and Senior Produced a BBC Entertainment/Daytime quiz pilot (series decision pending).Other commissions include talent-led travelogue Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling (BBC Two), access-based docusoap Show People: Licence toThrill (BBC Scotland), comedy entertainment pilot Paul Black: Under the Influence (BBC Scotland), DIY daytime format Tool Club (CH4) and youth-focused adventure show Wild Weekends (BBC Three).Brought up in a working-class family in Paisley, I an advocate for championing regional and working-class voices within the industry and have been fortunate enough to be an Edinburgh TV Festival ‘Ones to Watch’ (2023) and a TRC ‘SuperSizer’ (2023).

David Kerr's Current Company Details
The Comedy Unit Ltd.

The Comedy Unit Ltd.

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Development Executive
Paisley, GB
Website:
comedyunit.co.uk
Employees:
23
David Kerr Work Experience Details
  • The Comedy Unit Ltd.
    Development Executive
    The Comedy Unit Ltd.
    Paisley, Gb
  • Tern Tv
    Development Executive
    Tern Tv Jan 2024 - Present
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Tern Tv
    Senior Development Producer
    Tern Tv Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Bbc Studios
    Senior Development Producer
    Bbc Studios Oct 2021 - Nov 2022
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Two Rivers Media
    Development Producer
    Two Rivers Media Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • Beezr Studios
    Producer
    Beezr Studios Jan 2021 - Mar 2021
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Wild Weekends - BBC Three
  • Beezr Studios
    Development Producer
    Beezr Studios Sep 2020 - Mar 2021
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Responsible for commissions across CH4 Daytime, BBC Three and BBC Scotland. Managing a development slate and holding regular routines with commissioning teams at the nation’s biggest broadcasters. Commissions include -- Jamie Genevieve’s Great Indoors - BBC Scotland- The Tool Club - CH4- Wild Weekends - BBC Three/BBC Scotland- Screen Grab - BBC Scotland- The Ultimate Auld Enemy Showdown - BBC Scotland
  • Beezr Studios
    Assistant Producer
    Beezr Studios Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Development
  • Beezr Studios
    Edit Producer
    Beezr Studios Apr 2020 - May 2020
    Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Edit Producer on Jamie Genevieve’s Great Indoors - x3 episodes for BBC Scotland.
  • M321 Productions
    Director
    M321 Productions Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Micro-Indie, producing, shooting and offering post-production services to BBC, Getty, Sky and ITV.
  • Bbc
    Assistant Producer
    Bbc Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    CBBC - Match of the Day: Can You Kick It? Self-Shooting/Edit Producer
  • Hungry Bear Media Limited
    Assistant Producer
    Hungry Bear Media Limited Mar 2018 - Apr 2019
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Development TeamA Night At The TheatreWhiplashedPrank show pilot
  • Objective Media Group
    Assistant Producer
    Objective Media Group Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Last Commanders
  • Bbc
    Researcher
    Bbc Nov 2015 - Oct 2017
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Researcher on over a dozen productions at 5 different production companies including BBC, Hungry Bear Media, Objective Media, Remedy Productions and 12 Yard. Experience spanned Casting, Self-Shooting, Gallery Research and Development roles.Show Titles include -RavenSport Relief’s Big Try-Athlon Homes Under The Hammer5 Star Family ReunionMake Me An Egghead Who Dares Wins (2 Series)Hoarder SOS15 to 1 (3 Series)For Facts SakeDevelopment
  • Various
    Runner
    Various Jun 2014 - Nov 2015
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Ran on over 20 productions for the BBC, including - 2014 & 2015 Children in Need, Food Detectives, 2014 & 2015 BBC at the Quay Festival, On the Road 2014, the 2014 Referendum.Ran on independent productions such as - the 2014 BAFTA Film and Television Awards, MTV's EMA's, Eggheads, The IPC Swimming World Championships, 2015 Canon Paris Expo.
  • Glasgow Caledonian University
    Student
    Glasgow Caledonian University Sep 2011 - May 2015

David Kerr Skills

Social Media Video Production Multimedia Research Television Video Online Journalism News Writing Editing Writing Social Networking Blogging Microsoft Office Broadcast Creative Writing Interviews Public Speaking

David Kerr Education Details

  • Glasgow Caledonian University
    Glasgow Caledonian University
    Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

Frequently Asked Questions about David Kerr

What company does David Kerr work for?

David Kerr works for The Comedy Unit Ltd.

What is David Kerr's role at the current company?

David Kerr's current role is Development Executive.

What schools did David Kerr attend?

David Kerr attended Glasgow Caledonian University.

What are some of David Kerr's interests?

David Kerr has interest in Olives, Sport, Theatre, Music, History Of Art, History Of Cinema, Tea, Hillwalking.

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David Kerr has skills like Social Media, Video Production, Multimedia, Research, Television, Video, Online Journalism, News Writing, Editing, Writing, Social Networking, Blogging.

Who are David Kerr's colleagues?

David Kerr's colleagues are Dianne Agnew, Amelia Leith, Suzi Cassidy, Karen Bartke, Leigh Monteith, Tom Collier.

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