By Jake Kanter International TV Editor Dorothy Byrne, a highly-regarded veteran of British television, is standing down as Channel 4’s head of news and current affairs and is taking on a new role as editor at large.
Byrne has been in post for more than 15 years, overseeing ITN-produced Channel 4 News and current affairs documentaries such as For Sama, which won a BAFTA and was nominated for an Oscar.
In her new role as editor at large, Byrne will spend the next 12 months helping develop Channel 4’s podcast strategy, as well as implementing a sustainability plan and mentoring staff.
She will no longer be an active commissioner. Channel 4’s director of programs Ian Katz said: “No British media executive has done as much to shape the
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