Jon Farrar

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SVP Group Editorial & Content at Britbox International. Former Editorial Leader at Sky Showtime, BBC Studios, and NBC Universal. @ BritBox International
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Greater London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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We will spend a year and a half of our lives just looking for something decent to watch. We are overloaded with choice. My 20+ year career has been spent helping audiences cut through that choice, bringing world class programmes to fans around the world, including some of the most popular and critically acclaimed shows of all time, and building content, branding and curation strategies that rise far above the noise and clatter. I am a transformational editorial leader, building my career with some of the world's biggest media brands, from Viacom and NBC Universal to BBC Studios. My career takes in streaming, programme strategy, commissioning, content acquisition, commercial distribution, branding and marketing.I have a strong commercial focus, specialising in developing challenger strategies that optimise spend and place bigger and better editorial bets to generate cut through.My experience is global, having led big teams (50+) in regional and central roles. Overseen editorial strategy across more than 180 markets, across multiple genres, and worked for both UK and US Studios. In recent years this includes overseeing editorial relaunch of BBC’s Branded Services portfolio globally, and successfully developing and launching a new streaming service in North America, the BBC’s first wholly branded streamer there. I was also the BBC’s editorial lead developing Britbox for global rollout. I have won numerous awards and accolades, including TBI Vision “Top 25 Deal Makers in The World” during my tenure at NBC Universal.KEY SKILLSGlobal editorial leader (180 countries)Audience and data specialist.Curation in multi-media environmentBrand building and repositioningAudio and podcastsContent acquisitionDevelopment and commissioningAward winning Executive ProducerMulti-million P&L responsibilityBoard and cross-company stakeholder managementChange leadership

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BritBox International

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SVP Group Editorial & Content at Britbox International. Former Editorial Leader at Sky Showtime, BBC Studios, and NBC Universal.
Jon Farrar Work Experience Details
  • Britbox International
    Svp Group Editorial & Content
    Britbox International Dec 2023 - Present
    London
  • Skyshowtime
    Head Of Programming
    Skyshowtime Aug 2022 - Nov 2023
    London | Amsterdam | Budapest | Madrid | Stockholm
    The founding editorial leader for SkyShowtime, a European streaming service that is owned as a JV between Paramount and Comcast.Set up and built the programming division. This included recruiting a world class team from rival streaming services, establishing the processes and structures to drive growth, overseeing studio output deals, creating and leading the overall editorial strategy, and building the content slate (commissions, co-productions and acquisitions). Negotiated landmark programming deals that accelerated SkyShowtime's growth, including taking over HBO Europe's original content slate. Brought ten SkyShowtime Originals to the service in the first 12 months.
  • Bbc Studios
    Global Vod Director Bbc Studios & Editor In Chief, Bbc Select
    Bbc Studios Jul 2018 - Aug 2022
    London, United Kingdom
    Defining BBC Studios editorial and brand propositions globally, leading the development and evolution of world class services, and steering the migration into streaming.Conceptualised BBC Select, the BBC's first own-branded streaming service in North America, focused on Culture, Politics and Ideas. Oversee its editorial and creative strategy.Led BBC Studios product development on Britbox as a global proposition.
  • Bbc Worldwide
    Svp Global Programming And Acquisitions
    Bbc Worldwide Jan 2015 - Jul 2018
    London, United Kingdom
    Led the global content strategy for the BBC's Branded Services across over 180 countries and in six BBC markets (Western Europe, Northern Europe, CEMA, Asia, Latin America, and Australia/NZ). Set the overall editorial vision, secured the global pipeline of content, and held regional teams accountable for delivering competitive and efficient strategies. Global lead on SVOD editorial development. - Led editorial development, and subsequent rollout, of three new BBC global channel brands (BBC First, BBC Earth, and BBC Brit) into 180 countries in 2015.- Oversaw editorial development of BBCW's SVOD products. This includes 12 months on a UK product, building BBC Player as a global proposition, and editorial consultation for Britbox in the US.- Responsible for global spend across all channels. This meant securing BBCW pipeline against regional sales priorities, overseeing third party acquisitions, and driving requirements for in-house commissioning strategy.- Oversee global efficiencies to build investment around tentpole content (Sherlock, Top Gear, Planet Earth II etc), delivering cost savings, premium programming, and greater rights. - Global editorial sales lead, for both affiliate channel partners and broadcast sales.
  • Bbc Worldwide
    Vp Branded Services, Western Europe
    Bbc Worldwide Apr 2013 - Dec 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    Led the Branded Services division in Western Europe, responsible for a department of over 50 people that covered Programming, Marketing, Press, Creative, and On-Air. Took on additional global project role to oversee creation and editorial development of new global Channels.- Led department through major company restructure, overseeing transformation, efficiency savings, and team building. - Achieved record ratings in the regions, growing total advertising revenue by 40%.- Led marketing and press teams in a tentpole strategy around key global franchises, including Doctor Who's 50th anniversary.- Global sales lead for affiliate partners.
  • Bbc Worldwide
    Vp Programming, Emea
    Bbc Worldwide Aug 2010 - Apr 2013
    Oversaw editorial strategy for BBCW's Channels across EMEA, directing the programming for 16 feeds and five channel brands, and achieving record performance in all key markets (Africa, Nordics, CEE, Italy).- Grew portfolio ratings in all markets for three consecutive years. In CEE this was 81% growth, in Nordics it was 95%, and in Africa BBCW became the number one international channel portfolio.- Developed and spearheaded BBCW's first original production strategy in Global Markets, overseeing five original series as Commissioner and Executive Producer, including Come Dine With Me Africa which won two SAFTAs. - Oversaw major efficiency drive to reconfigure spend around a Fewer Bigger Better Strategy. Delivered the results above with a 15% reduction in programming spend. - Led a department of over 40 people.
  • Nbc Universal
    Programme Director, Universal Networks International
    Nbc Universal Aug 2005 - Jul 2010
    In charge of Programming for Universal/Hallmark Channel, Sy Fy Channel, Diva, and Movies 24 across UK and, from 2006-2008, key EMEA markets, including Benelux, Poland, Nordic, and SA.- Led the SyFy channel in the UK through its most successful period in its history, building an aggressive first run strategy that grew overall channel share for five consecutive years and culminated in a BAFTA for Best International Series (Heroes).- Oversaw the launch of NBC Universal's channels in Benelux and CEE. This meant creating editorial and brand strategies, building a team to run the channels, securing affiliate partnerships with the commercial team, and running all areas of on-air (Programming, Scheduling, Acquisitions, and Navigation)- Editorial lead for repositioning NBC Universal's international portfolio in 2010, implemented for global rollout.- From 2009 responsible for all marketing/press strategy for Hallmark/Universal and Diva.
  • Mtv Networks
    Head Of Scheduling
    Mtv Networks Jun 2003 - Aug 2005
    Responsible for developing and implanting a successful Programming strategy for all VH1 branded channels on both Pay TV and FTA. - Overall responsibility for Commissioning, Acquisitions, On-Air, and Scheduling.- Oversaw a major relaunch for VH1 which grew audience share by 60% within its first year.- Launch editor for TMF, an entertainment channel on FTA.
  • Bbc
    Portfolio Schedule Manager
    Bbc Aug 2002 - Jan 2003
    White City
    Six month attachment.Coordinated scheduling strategy of BBC One, BBC Two, BBC Choice, and BBC Four to optimise audience flow and build reach across the portfolio.
  • Uktv
    Deputy Channel Editor, Uk Play
    Uktv Aug 1998 - Jul 2002
    Oversaw content strategy, scheduling, and acquisitions for UKTV's music and comedy channel.- Executive Producer of ten original series.
  • Carlton Television
    Various Broadcast Roles
    Carlton Television Jan 1996 - Aug 1998
    Began TV career as a postboy at Carlton TV, moving into presentation scheduling for 18 months, before becoming Broadcast Manager where I co-ordinated regional content scheduling of Carlton's three ITV franchises.

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Brand Development Leadership Content Acquisitions Brand Management Digital Media Digital Marketing Broadcast Television Film Television Broadcast Programming Entertainment Video Production Content Strategy Vod New Media Channel Media Production Video Editorial Leadership

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