BBC Director Of Unscripted Kate Phillips is to take over from Charlotte Moore as Chief Content Officer at the corporation on an interim basis.
Moore announced last week that she would be leaving the BBC later this year to join Left Bank Pictures as Chief Executive, and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, Creative Director of International Production.
Phillips has worked at the BBC for 12 years, and was previously Controller of BBC One, after leading its Entertainment team and BBC Worldwide’s formats team. Before that, she was a Co-Owner and Director of formats company Mast Media.
BBC Director General Tim Davie informed staff of the interim appointment, which begins with immediate effect: “We’re very lucky to have someone of her calibre and deep experience ready to step in. I know that she’ll be supported by our world-class content team through this period.
“Charlotte will work closely with Kate over the coming weeks to ensure a seamless transition for the content division. Kate will also join the BBC executive committee.
“The process of finding a permanent chief content officer is now under way, and I’ll keep you updated with progress.”
As Director Of Unscripted, Phillips is responsible for the overall commissioning strategy for the full range of unscripted content, including entertainment, documentaries, specialist factual, arts & classical music, factual entertainment & events and daytime & early-peak.
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