Job Description

Vacancy No

VN2534

Location City

Multiple (Non-London)

Location Country

United Kingdom

Job Title:

Executive Producer, Drama

Reports to:

Commissioning Editor

Department

: Drama

Location

: Bristol or Leeds

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 Russell T Davies' landmark drama about the HIV epidemic It's A Sin; Helen Walsh's gripping thriller The Gathering; Queenie - the sharp and funny adaption of the novel of the same name by Candice Carthy Williams; renowned director Ben Wheatly's Generation Z and most recently for 2025, Brian and Maggie by James Graham. We are also the home of the award-winning, progressive soap Hollyoaks - 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.

Job Purpose

To executive produce dramas for the C4 Drama Department.



The Executive Producer will oversee a portfolio of dramas from story and script stage, casting process, hiring key HODs, production and post production working effectively with production companies and C4 teams to deliver the show.



Within the corporation, the executive producer will play 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

Be the lead and point of contact for the production, guiding projects from start to finish. Awareness of budget and impact on creative decisions. Oversee story and script development. Provide notes and feedback on story, script and during post production. Deliver shows on budget and to brief. Problem solve efficiently. Ensure that any issues are identified as soon as possible. Work effectively to resolve. Make decisions and contribute to discussions re key creative and technical hires. Recognise the best talent to work in specific roles on specific productions. Communicate effectively with key stakeholders. Keep all necessary personnel and team members updated and ensure all information and feedback is given effectively and on time. Ensure C4 expectations are clearly and effectively communicated to all partners. Work closely and effectively with internal C4 Teams such as Marcomms team, schedulers, Business Affairs and Finance and drama team colleagues.

Essential Skills and Experience

Technical & Professional Skills
Proven production experience as a seasoned a producer or executive producer. Strong editorial judgment Extensive experience of the production process beyond script, e.g. casting and the edit Strong understanding of legal/compliance guidelines and functions Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to give clear feedback in a business and creative context The ability to be flexible with communication style, depending on what is most effective for the talent Resilient and tenacious, with energy and stamina Strong editorial judgment

Autonomy/Judgement/Decision Making
Strong prioritising and time management skills, demonstrable ability to work to hard deadlines Will be often be working with teams based in a different location so needs to be autonomous and proactively manage communications to ensure continued effectiveness and efficiency Proactive and responsive

Relationship Management
Demonstrable experience of managing relationships with on- and off- screen talent

Complexity/Problem Solving
High tolerance of stress, comfortable with ambiguity Problem solving often needed around issues of compliance Problem solving in character and story in both storylines, script and rough cuts Discussing any casting issues with Executive Producer and Casting Director Role holder will need to assess the impact of any contentious material on the general public Desirable Experience and Skills Development as well as production experience Energetic, effective and efficient Detail oriented

Basic salary per annum starting from

97,113.00

Application questions to complete

Please remember to complete the additional application questions by uploading a Word or PDF attachment. These questions really help us get to know you better and we won't be able to consider your application without them.

Please outline how you meet the 'Essential Experience & Skills' outlined in the (Max 500 words)

Benefits

There are a million reasons why it's great to work at Channel 4, here are just a few of the perks for you;




- Private medical insurance


- Free Virtual GP access for employees


- Free Female Health hormone test each year


- Free Tastecard membership


- Financial guidance 1-2-1's available each quarter


- Discounted Gym memberships


- Pension


- Life Assurance


- Income Protection


- Holiday Purchase

Hybrid working

From September 2023, C4 has operated a 60/40 working pattern, equating to three office days per week.


Having everyone in the office three days a week gives us more opportunity to build our high performing, inclusive culture; to collaborate and to learn and share with each other, as well as helping to coordinate a regular pattern of home and office working days. Employees then have the flexibility to decide where they spend the rest of the working week. All our offices are open five days a week.

Applications Close Date

15 Sep 2025

Equal Opportunities

Channel 4's purpose is to create change through entertainment; by representing unheard voices, challenging with purpose and delivering content which reflects the diversity of different communities across the UK.




We are only able to deliver on this remit by having a workforce rich in diversity of thought, background and lived experience. As an employer we encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, age, gender reassignment, gender expression, criminal history, length of time spent unemployed, marriage or civil partnership status, national origin, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.




Disability Confident Scheme:


Channel 4 is a member of the Business Disability Forum (BDF) and has also maintained the highest level of the Department of Work and Pension's Disability Confident scheme - Level 3: Leader. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we aim to offer an interview to all candidates who have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and who meet the essential criteria for an advertised job. If you wish your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme, please select yes when completing the application questions. For more information, please visit the Disability Confident Campaign website.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Care Leaver Friendly Employer:


Channel 4 is a Care Leaver Friendly Employer. By signing the Care Leaver Friendly Employer Charter and adopting its principles, we are supporting an immensely talented yet often under-served and under-represented community of young people/ adults. We commit to offering an interview (and constructive feedback) to applicants who identify as care experienced and meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined on the job description. Applicants should indicate if they wish to apply under our Care Leaver Scheme by selecting the option on the application form.




For our roles and schemes that receive a high volume of applications it may not be possible to provide an interview to all applicants who meet the essential criteria and in this situation we can only select applications that best meet the skills needed for the role.




Workplace Adjustments:


We are committed to providing disabled applicants a level playing field when applying for a job and support whilst employed to perform to the best of their ability and develop their careers. If you have a neurodiverse condition, impairment or long-term condition and require any adjustments, additional support or alternative arrangements during the recruitment and wish to discuss this confidentially, please let us know via the following e-mail recruitment@channel4.co.uk