Sean Collins

Head of Channel Content Strategy & Planning @Channel 4

London, GB

Responsible for content strategy & scheduling strategy for C4’s Portfolio of six broadcast channels. Ensuring that content plans are coherently aligned and prioritised across linear and streaming. Prioritising linear channel plans so they are optimised to drive KPIs for Streaming & SOCI. Manage the portfolio of channels, leading channel teams to devise and implement strategies and budgets to optimise viewing across linear and streaming. Work closely with the likes of content finance, marketing, media planning, press, sales, partnerships, content management, content research to ensure that the needs of the channels are met. Work closely with the Head of Acquisitions to ensure that the strategic priorities and requirements of the channels are met across acquisitions and pre-buys. Deliver the editorial & strategic objectives of the Chief Content Officer & the Director of Streaming & Content Strategy, and work with Commissioning Genre HoDs to help shape content slates, influence key editorial decisions & deliver to company priorities.

University of Reading

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics