Overview
The 大象传媒 World Service aims to be the world's first choice amongst international broadcasters. We want to inspire people and illuminate their lives. Our programmes need to support - and build on - our reputation for being authoritative, impartial and accurate. With your help we can achieve all of this...and make the most of our unique ability to bring the world together, making connections and helping listeners make sense of the world. We seek impact and originality.
The Commissioning Timetable 2025-26
Thursday 11th July 2024
Proteus opens. At this stage Commissioning require the use of SHORT SYNOPSIS box only.
At this stage Commissioning Editors require UP TO TWO PARAGRAPHS ONLY.
NB: For World of Secrets and New Series the requirement is an equivalent to a side of A4. Please see programme briefs on pages 15 and 16.
Thursday 12th September 2024 (12 noon)
Deadline for submissions for initial proposals into Proteus
Thursday 3rd October 2024
Pre-offers results published in Proteus
Monday 4th November 2024 (12 noon)
Deadline to submit final proposals into Proteus.
***NEW*** Please ensure you complete digital treatment section.
End of November
Results will be published in Proteus
We do not accept proposals from individuals 鈥� submissions MUST come through an in-house supplier or registered independent production company.
Useful links
World Service commissioning team
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Jon Zilkha Controller, World Service English
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Gwenan Roberts Commissioning Editor, World Service
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Simon Pitts Commissioning Editor, World Service
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Anna Doble Digital Editor, World Service
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Paul Blythe Presentation Editor, World Service
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Jon Manel Podcast Commissioning Editor, World Service
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Tamsin Barber Commissioning Executive
