Charlotte Moore announced as new controller of BBC One
Danny Cohen, director of BBC Television, has today announced the appointment of Charlotte Moore as the new controller of BBC One.
Cohen said: “Charlotte has proven herself as a highly talented creative leader, with fantastic credentials as a commissioner and a reputation as a thoughtful and collaborative colleague. She has a passion for storytelling and a real understanding of audiences and BBC One's commitment to scale, range and risk-taking. I am looking forward to her joining my new senior management team on a permanent basis and leading the channel to great future success."
Moore, who has been holding the position of acting controller, will begin immediately with the salary of £240,000.
She said: “Running BBC One is the most exciting and creative job in television and I’m honoured to be taking over as the new Controller. Under Danny Cohen’s leadership the flagship channel has enjoyed great success and it’s a huge privilege to be part of its future. BBC One has a unique role to play in this country and I’m looking forward to working with many talented people. I’m incredibly excited by Danny’s vision for BBC Television and what the future holds in the digital age.”
She joined the BBC in 2006 as commissioning executive for documentaries.