Simon Pitts
Commissioning Editor @BBC
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WORK HISTORY
Commissioning Editor @BBC
London, GB
Responsible for audio and digital New BBC World Service Commissions including In The Studio, The Arts Hour on Tour, The Cultural Frontline and ad-hoc series, including the BBC World Service-Sundance Institute Collaboration together with the faith strand Heart and Soul and documentaries for BBC World Service.
EDUCATION
The University of Manchester
BA, Politics, Political Philosophy
SKILLS
ABOUT SIMON PITTS
As a Commissioning Editor at BBC World Service with over nine years of experience, I lead the creation of compelling drama, factual documentaries, business, history, faith and arts programming for a global audience of millions. Our teams collaborate with renowned partners like Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound to deliver standout content such as \"The Dark is Rising\" and \"The Bomb\" series, blending impactful storytelling with innovative sound design and original scores. Focused on driving audience engagement, I oversee award-winning audio and digital initiatives like \"The Arts Hour on Tour\" and \"In The Studio,\" fostering creativity and cross-disciplinary partnerships. With a commitment to cultural relevance and creative excellence, I aim to amplify diverse voices and narratives through bold, original programming that resonates across platforms and geographies.
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