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Job Title: Commissioning Executive, Drama, Hollyoaks (12 month FTC)
Reports to: Commissioning Editor, with a dotted line to Head of Drama
Department: Drama
Location: Leeds
Job Grade: M
Department Description
Channel 4 Drama aims to commission and broadcast the most talked-about and original drama in the UK, commissioning new work from both established and up-and-coming drama writers, in order to be a surprising, thought-provoking, entertaining alternative to the drama output on other channels. We strive to be true to the Channel's remit, balancing the popular with the provocative.
That includes A Woman of Substance, reimagined by Katherine Jakeways and Roanne Bardsley with a bold feminist sweep, Trespasses, adapted by Ailbhe Keogan with tense, intimate precision, and Helen Walsh’s The Gathering, a sharply observed Liverpool set character driven drama.
We are also the home of award-winning, progressive soap Hollyoaks. Hollyoaks is one of the flagships of the department's output. Through drama, we are always encouraging audiences to look at the world in a new and different way. In order to achieve this, we seek to create a departmental environment which is adventurous, inspirational and a welcome partner for all voices in the UK scripted industry, with professional and respectful relationships with independent production companies.
This job would suit someone collaborative and energetic, with a genuine passion for continuing drama and an appetite for nurturing new talent. We are an approachable team with an inclusive outlook, who share a passion for television drama and a belief that the job should be a lot of fun! We welcome applicants from all ethnicities and backgrounds and will happily accommodate any specific needs
Job Purpose
To be executive responsible for C4’s continuing drama, Hollyoaks.
Hollyoaks, produced by Lime Pictures out of Liverpool, consists of some 156 episodes a year and is a central pillar of Channel 4's scripted output. The series is one of the channel’s largest ongoing production commitments, regardless of genre. The series is also a flagship for Channel 4’s Nations and Regions strategy.
The Commissioning Exec acts as primary interface with the production itself, working across all aspects to ensure creative quality, optimal performance and reach, and contractual delivery.
Within the corporation she or he plays a key role in overseeing and working with Channel 4 corporate departments including the Drama Department itself, Press, Marketing and Digital, Research and Consumer Insight, and Business Affairs, Legal and Compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Experience and Skills
Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making
Relationship Management
Complexity/Problem Solving
Desirable Experience and Skills