The BBC has appointed Charlotte Moore as controller, TV channels and iPlayer.
BBC One controller Moore takes the position as part of a reorganisation that the corporation says will “offer a simplified and more coordinated strategy across BBC Television’s channel portfolio”.
One purpose of the reorganisation is a recognition of changing audience behaviour and the growing role of BBC iPlayer.
Mark Linsey, acting director of television, said Moore and done a brilliant job making BBC One both distinctive and popular. “This role will allow her to take a view across channels to drive distinctiveness, quality and risk-taking even further, whilst offering a single point of contact for programme-makers and ensuring audiences get the best programmes, however, and wherever they choose to watch.”
The changes see the closure of the BBC Two and BBC Four channel controller positions and the departure of the current holder of the two roles Kim Shillinglaw. Instead, channel editors will be appointed.
Adam Barker, Channel Executive at BBC Two and Four, will take up the post of Acting Editor, BBC Two while recruitment for the new role takes place.
