SuperSizer 2025/26 - Application Form - Freelancers

A training programme for ambitious Development Executives based in the Nations and Regions

*This form is for freelance applicants only. In-house applicants please access your application form here.

Running from January 2026 through to June 2026, our flagship programme for Development Executives returns for its ninth year.

SuperSizer is aimed at Development Executives who produce factual, factual entertainment or specialist factual programmes.

The programme supports independent television production companies in the Nations and Regions to win high value commissions and develop ideas of scale for the next big returning series.

The deadline for applications is Monday 1st December 2025, 5pm.

Please be aware that this application form does not allow for saving and returning to. You may wish to open a document to type your answers into and copy/paste them in once finished.

We don’t hold interviews for SuperSizer so please put as much information as possible in your personal statement to support your application. Delegates will be selected based on a clearly stated commitment to develop their creative skills and their ability to pitch successfully to commissioners as well as track record, ambition and talent. If you have any questions regarding you application, please contact us on the email below.

TRC strives to be an inclusive organisation committed to equality and fairness for all. If you require support with your application or if you wish to submit your application in a different format, please email projectmanager@trcmedia.org

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* 1. Eligibility

I confirm that I am a Freelance Development Executive based in the Nations & Regions

I confirm I have a written statement of support from a previous employer

I confirm I have played a significant role in the development for at least ONE idea that has gone on to be commissioned

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* 2. Availability.

SuperSizer begins with two in person sessions in Glasgow on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026 Please confirm your availability for these dates.

Yes - I will be available to attend in person training on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026

No - I am not available on those dates

Further details, give any information here if required

About You

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* 3. Your Contact information

Full Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City/Town *

Postcode *

Email Address *

Mobile Number *

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* 4. Where in the Nations and Regions are you based?

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* 5. Have you previously applied for SuperSizer?

Please give details of which year/s you've previously applied

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* 6. Social media profiles if available

LinkedIn profile

Twitter handle

Other social media (website/ Talent Manager profile etc)

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* 7. Upload a copy of your CV here. Please include your full name in the file name.

Personal Statement - Why Do You Want To Take Part In Supersizer?

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* 8. Please tell us about your experience in development and career progression to date. Outline your ambitions and what you want to achieve from SuperSizer. (Max 500 words)

Please tell us of any programme(s) you have been responsible for/played a significant role in the development for, which have gone on to be commissioned:

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* 9. Commissioned programme 1:

Programme title

Broadcast channel

Production Company

Broadcast date

Link to information (if available)

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* 10. Commissioned programme 2:

Programme title

Broadcast channel

Production Company

Broadcast date

Link to information (if available)

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* 11. Commissioned programme 3:

Programme title

Broadcast channel

Production Company

Broadcast date

Link to information (if available)

Statement of Support

Please provide a short written statement of support from a previous employer/referee who has engaged your services as a Development Exec. (Guide: circa 350 words)

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* 12. Contact Info - Statement of Support

Name

Role/ Position

Email Address

Production Company

Production Company Location (City)

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* 13. Upload your written statement of support here. Please include your full name in the file name. (Guide: circa 350 words)

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* 14. How did you hear about SuperSizer?

Social Media/Promotion

Via a previous participant of the programme

Via a colleague

Other (please give details)

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* 15. Please tick this box if you would like to be added to TRC's mailing list for news of upcoming training programmes, events and workshops.

Yes

Information collected via this online form is hosted by Survey Monkey (privacy-policy) and saved to TRC's secure internal system. The information supplied in this application form will never be shared with third parties.

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* 1. Eligibility

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* 2. Availability. SuperSizer begins with two in person sessions in Glasgow on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026 Please confirm your availability for these dates.

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* 3. Your Contact information

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* 4. Where in the Nations and Regions are you based?

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* 5. Have you previously applied for SuperSizer?

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* 6. Social media profiles if available

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* 7. Upload a copy of your CV here. Please include your full name in the file name.

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* 8. Please tell us about your experience in development and career progression to date. Outline your ambitions and what you want to achieve from SuperSizer. (Max 500 words)

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* 9. Commissioned programme 1:

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* 10. Commissioned programme 2:

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* 11. Commissioned programme 3:

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* 12. Contact Info - Statement of Support

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* 13. Upload your written statement of support here. Please include your full name in the file name. (Guide: circa 350 words)

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* 14. How did you hear about SuperSizer?

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* 15. Please tick this box if you would like to be added to TRC's mailing list for news of upcoming training programmes, events and workshops.

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* 2. Availability.

SuperSizer begins with two in person sessions in Glasgow on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th January 2026 Please confirm your availability for these dates.