The Commissioning Management team manages various aspects of the commissioning process and the Channel's relationship with independent producers. The main responsibilities are:

  • Ensuring that Channel 4 commissioning is communicating its editorial priorities effectively

  • Promoting a collaborative, transparent and equitable working relationship between Indies and Commissioning Editors

  • Handling any complaints about the Commissioning Process

  • Managing Commissioning departments' overheads and staffing

  • Off-screen talent development

  • Encouraging cultural diversity – both in terms of production teams and in on-screen presence/content

  • Promoting a positive attitude to disability – again in terms of production teams and onscreen presence


Janey Walker, Managing Editor, Commissioning
Editorial Administrator: Rachel Postage

Janey Walker, Managing Editor Commissioning, is the head of department, with the following people responsible for Suppliers, Talent, Disability and Diversity.


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