A funny old job
ITV gets its first comedy editor
ITV has appointed its first comedy editor as part of its plan to boost its funny output.Script editor Michaela Hennessy-Vass landed the job after eight years working on such shows as Benidorm and The Bad Mother's Handbook.
Her job will be to help ITV’s entertainment and comedy director Paul Jackson commission and develop new programmes.
Jackson said: ‘Michaela has a wealth of experience in the comedy field and has played a vital role in ITV's recent comedy success. We are making huge strides forward in this genre and I'm certain that she is the right person to take on this new role.’
Published: 10 May 2007
