Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Development, commissioning & orders · Core

Commissioner

Also called: commissioning executive

ELI5

A buyer-side executive responsible for identifying, developing or ordering shows.

Used in conversation

“The commissioner needs the latest materials before the next development meeting.”

Definition

A buyer-side executive responsible for identifying, developing or ordering programmes.

Here “Commissioner” means: A buyer-side executive responsible for identifying, developing or ordering programmes. Other meanings are stored as separate sense entries and must be chosen explicitly.

Pitch context

You may encounter this in a series pitch, pilot process, writers' room or commissioning conversation.

Why it matters: Explains how series are structured, staffed, commissioned, produced and released.

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