Head of Drama Commissioning

Paramount; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous paid time off

On-site & virtual engagement events

Life at Paramount network access

Job summary

Paramount Skydance Corporation seeks a senior drama commissioning executive to own 5’s editorial vision, find, develop and commission series with independent UK producers, and shepherd projects through development, production and post.

You will lead the drama slate, manage budgets, and work with Paramount’s international teams to maximize success, while mentoring the commissioning team and shaping high-profile drama for UK audiences.

Qualifications

• Senior track record commissioning or executive producing scripted drama for a UK broadcaster or streamer.
• Strong eye for story and the confidence to back it.
• Deep knowledge of the UK indie production community.
• Commercial awareness including budgets, deficit financing and rights.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder skills at executive level.

Responsibilities

• Set the drama strategy for Channel 5 and champion it across the business.
• Find, develop and commission returning series, limited series and event drama that grow audiences.
• Build strong relationships with UK independent producers, writers, agents and talent.
• Manage the drama budget and slate, balancing risk, scale and return.
• Work with scheduling, marketing, content acquisition and Paramount’s international teams to give shows the best chance of success, including co-productions and global sales.
• Lead and mentor the drama commissioning team.

Skills

Senior commissioning track record

Story sense

UK indie production knowledge

Commercial budgeting & rights

Executive leadership & stakeholder mgm

Job description

Paramount Skydance Corporation seeks a senior drama commissioning executive to own 5’s editorial vision, find, develop and commission series with independent UK producers, and shepherd projects through development, production and post.

You will lead the drama slate, manage budgets, and work with Paramount’s international teams to maximize success, while mentoring the commissioning team and shaping high-profile drama for UK audiences.