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Jane Root

CEO at Nutopia
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Experienced media executive and television producer
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Location
Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, US
Skills
  • Television
  • Video Production
  • Documentaries
  • Broadcast
  • Media Production
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Jane Root is a seasoned media executive with a strong background in television production, programming, and leadership. She has held key positions at prominent networks including Discovery Channel, BBC, and Nutopia, where she has overseen the development and launch of successful programs. With a degree in International Relations from the University of Sussex, Jane has demonstrated her ability to navigate complex industries and drive innovative ideas to fruition.

Experience

  • Nutopia
    • CEO
      • Aug 2008 - Present

      Nutopia is a new TV production company which is committed to thinking big - with groundbreaking and innovative ideas, and audacious production values applied to classic subjects. The company will focus on ambitious non scripted series of all types, as well as factually-inspired drama. It has offi...

  • Media executive and consultant
    • consultant for Sci-fi Channel US, Tru TV and BBC
      • Jan 2008 - Present

      Major pieces of work for Sci-fi and Tru, on their reality slates, and work for BBC Vision

  • Discovery Channel
    • President
      • May 2004 - Dec 2007

      Responsible for programming and operation of the network, including production, programming, marketing, on-line, communications and research. Launched programs like Deadiest Catch, Man vs Wild, Planet Earth

  • BBC
    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Controller of BBC2
      • 1999 - 2004

      Running the UK's 3rd biggest tv network.

    • Head of Independent Commissioning Group
      • May 1997 - Dec 1998

      Head of a groups of departments commissioning drama, entertainment and factual programs from independent producers for the BBC

  • Wall to Wall Television Limited
    • Joint Managing Director
      • Mar 1989 - May 1997

Education

  • 1977 - 1981
    University of Sussex

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