Shine TV Taps Emma Young as Senior Executive Producer

Emma Young has joined Shine TV in a permanent senior executive producer role.

“Emma and I have worked together on multiple series at Shine, and she is one of the most talented program-makers working in British television,” said Matt Bennett, director of programs at Shine TV. “Emma consistently delivers groundbreaking, engaging and entertaining formats which make us all think about the world around us. We are incredibly fortunate to have Emma join Shine’s senior team and look forward to the exciting years ahead as she helps keep our current series compelling for a modern audience and expand Shine’s exciting slate of new shows.”

Young’s most recent project as executive producer was a series titled Hunted for Shine TV. Young has also executive produced titles such as Banged Up (Channel 4), Go Back To Where You Came From (Channel 4) and Hunted and Celebrity Hunted (Channel 4).

Young will report to Bennett. At Shine TV, she will work with the wider creative team to deliver premium factual reality series as well as develop new formats.

“Shine has been my home on and off for the past few years, so I’m thrilled to make it permanent,” said Young. “I can’t wait to continue creating bold and exciting factual entertainment with such a stellar team”.

“I’m delighted Emma has agreed to join us at Shine,” added Leon Wilson, CEO of Shine TV and Zeppotron. “Emma is a complete star and a brilliant addition to the Shine team. Welcome, Emma!”