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United Kingdom

London, England, Gb

London, England, Gb

Lead third party content negotiations for linear and non-linear rights across ITV’s portfolio of channels with major and non-major US studios, as well as a wide range of independent distributors; managing entire process from identifying content to concluding commercial deals, working with key stakeholders to ensure deal viability.Devise and execute strategy for acquired programming across the ITV brands to drive growth and revenue to the business in close conjunction with the Director of Digital Channels and Acquisitions and the Director of Programme Strategy. Identifying windowing & sub-licensing opportunities with other UK broadcasters and platforms to maximise return on investment. Track performance of current and upcoming programming, researching new trends in the marketplace. Recruit and manage Acquisitions team members, including Acquisitions Executive and Co-Ordinator, ensuring development and progression within scope of their roles.Attend TV markets and festivals (LA Screenings, MIPTV, MIPCOM, Edinburgh, C21), forging and maintaining strong relationships with producers and distributors. Key achievements: Acquiring a wide range of scripted and non-scripted content across all the ITV channels including Lethal Weapon, Family Guy, The Americans, Scorpion, Mom, Real Housewives, River Monsters, Jordskott, Storage Wars. In 2014, I sourced and negotiated all acquired series deals (c. 1500 hours) to launch ITVBe, ITV’s first new digital FTA channel in a decade, delivering ahead of budgeted spend.

London, England, Gb

ITV’s first point of contact internally and externally on all Series acquisitions, leading negotiations for product with non-studio suppliers. Built strong relationships with distributors, sourcing and reviewing content to present in appropriate formats to key stakeholders within business.

London, England, Gb

Nine month secondment to the ITV Global Content team acquiring and managing content for ITV Studios distribution and/or co-production, via ITV owned/ part-owned labels and third-party producers. Negotiated key rights for ITV Global to maximise return on investment on new drama and factual content, supporting co-production strategies for key scripted projects with larger deficits, assessing the international market and the best route to de-risking GE’s investment.Built productive relationships with producers in and outside of the UK, including Big Talk, Mainstreet, Noho, Little Gem, Route 24, CPL and Tetra.

London, London, Gb

Identified and reported on prospective acquired series for C4, E4 and More4, including viewing and reading solicited and speculative materials.Edited acquired shows (ER, Scrubs, The Big Bang Theory, Desperate Housewives) as required in order to make them compliant for pre watershed transmission per the Ofcom Code, and created episodic teaser promos where necessary.Worked closely with E4 and More4 schedulers to maximise stock and ensure slot suitability.

Worked across the Entertainment vertical of channel4.com on Drama, Comedy and Film, managing the commission, design and production of website and editorial content for Channel 4 commissions and acquisitions online within these genres. Achievements include commissioning and launch of the first iteration of E4's Skins website, including exclusive online video content. Ran the website for US drama Lost, including authoring the Lost blog for the UK as part of its award-winning Alternate Reality Game (ARG). Created and edited content for key shows including Desperate Housewives, Shameless, So Graham Norton, interviewing creative talent, and curating the short film strand within Film4.com

Amsterdam, Nl

Freelancer for Endemol's digital team on a succession of high-profile entertainment formats including Big Brother, Celebrity Big Brother, Fame Academy and The Salon.

Freelanced in range of roles including runner, researcher and editorial assistant at production/ post production companies including Miramax Films, Working Title, Granada, Talkback Thames, Pepper and Swerve.

Master Of Arts - Ma, English Literature

Postgraduate Diploma, Leadership And Management

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, English Literature & Language

Education record

Diploma Of Education, Script Development