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Development, commissioning & orders · Working

Commissioning editor

Also called: commissioner

ELI5

A buyer-side role, common in UK and Commonwealth contexts, responsible for developing and commissioning shows.

Used in conversation

“We should involve the commissioning editor before we lock the plan.”

Definition

A buyer-side role, common in UK and Commonwealth contexts, responsible for developing and commissioning programmes.

Here “Commissioning editor” means: A buyer-side role, common in UK and Commonwealth contexts, responsible for developing and commissioning 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.

Connected terms

  • CommissionerThe search label “Commissioner” can route to both entries.
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