Caroline Short

Short is MD of ITN Productions, leading the division’s editorial strategy, operations and growth across broadcast, digital and direct-to-consumer platforms. She also heads ITN Productions’ global TV slate and has played a key role in expanding the company’s factual and premium documentary output since joining in 2020. Recent commissions include The Investigation of Lucy Letby for Netflix, Dover 24/7: Britain’s Busiest Port for Channel 4 and Richard Madeley: Inside the World’s Mega Prison for 5. Based in Leeds, Short has helped establish ITN Productions’ regional hub as a centre of excellence for factual production, supporting the company’s broader strategy to expand its out-of-London production footprint and strengthen relationships with commissioners and global partners. Prior to ITN, Short spent 18 years at the BBC, where she held a number of senior editorial roles, including executive producer and editor of factual programmes.