Development Producer for STV Productions.

This is a more focussed version of my previous role of Development Manager, and is based on three essential abilities: the ability to think creatively and strategically, the ability to develop creative concepts and crucially, the ability to manage a broad spectrum of relationships. In this outward-facing, person-centred role, I work within a small team, supporting the Commissioning Department and representing Channel 4. It is my responsibility to ensure that I both protect and articulate… Show more This is a more focussed version of my previous role of Development Manager, and is based on three essential abilities: the ability to think creatively and strategically, the ability to develop creative concepts and crucially, the ability to manage a broad spectrum of relationships. In this outward-facing, person-centred role, I work within a small team, supporting the Commissioning Department and representing Channel 4. It is my responsibility to ensure that I both protect and articulate the channel’s interests and standards as a UK network broadcaster, as well as provide expert leadership on C4’s creative engagement across the UK. I am required at all times to demonstrate expert, up-to-date knowledge of all aspects of the ex-M25 independent production sectors for the benefit of my colleagues, as well as maintaining and delivering the very highest level of service to these independent production communities on the broadcaster’s behalf. I have a wide network of industry contacts, which I work hard to nurture, and I spend a substantial proportion of my week travelling around the country to enable top class engagement, striking wherever possible the balance between the needs and pressures of a London-based commercial broadcaster, with those of regional SMEs. I manage a small budget to identify talent and ideas, bringing the best ones into the commissioning system across all genres. I negotiate support funding and co-investment from a range of partnerships. I have spent several years building and maintaining these relationships, which include, but are not limited to, devolved government bodies, screen agencies in the nations and regions, film festivals and educational establishments. It is my responsibility to enhance the relationships between key stakeholders externally in the nations and internally within Channel 4, to create opportunities for deeper engagement and dialogue and to find new avenues and means for creative and financial collaboration. Show less

Development Manager in Channel 4's Creative Diversity Department. This was a unique and multi-faceted role within UK broadcast, for which the over-arching focus was to drive the commissioning of content from new, diverse, grassroots talent from across the UK. The mainstay of my role involved identifying and developing the best creative talent, new and/or regional companies, and under-represented groups from across the UK are connecting them into Channel 4. I managed numerous projects at early… Show more Development Manager in Channel 4's Creative Diversity Department. This was a unique and multi-faceted role within UK broadcast, for which the over-arching focus was to drive the commissioning of content from new, diverse, grassroots talent from across the UK. The mainstay of my role involved identifying and developing the best creative talent, new and/or regional companies, and under-represented groups from across the UK are connecting them into Channel 4. I managed numerous projects at early stage development across the genres with the aim of securing the all important commissioning greenlight. I was also the editorial lead for new talent showcase, The Shooting Gallery, for which I commissioned and acquired short form content from around the UK. I combined a personal passion for innovative scripted pieces with find highly visual narrative short documentaries across a range of subjects, the results of which can be found in the Shooting Gallery section on All 4. I have enjoyed working with a range of partners including Creative England, Cinemagic, Shooting People, the British Council, Barclays, Livity, Reed International, as well as the screen agencies, film festivals and devolved government departments. Show less

Led high level legal and financial negotiations for licences relating to flagship news and current affairs programmes and feature documentary strands. Built and maintained effective working relationships internally and externally with a range of suppliers and stakeholders. Prepared month end accounts, annual budgets, quarterly estimates and rolling forecasts. Monitored compliance with legal and financial policies, procedures and agreements. Offered financial management and support of ad hoc… Show more Led high level legal and financial negotiations for licences relating to flagship news and current affairs programmes and feature documentary strands. Built and maintained effective working relationships internally and externally with a range of suppliers and stakeholders. Prepared month end accounts, annual budgets, quarterly estimates and rolling forecasts. Monitored compliance with legal and financial policies, procedures and agreements. Offered financial management and support of ad hoc projects including award shows and other events. Oversaw the preparation of the cash flow forecasts and budgets and the timely allocation of payments. Show less

Key negotiator across several complex funding agreements for multi-award-winning films, I evaluated the creative and financial viability of various film and television projects for development and production funding. I also put together a number of funding packages for indigenous and international film and television productions, and was the key contact for all UK and international producers seeking support and advice on all aspects of independent production finance.