Silverlining, the UK based production-financing and distribution company led by Bethan Corney has appointed Rachel Job, (former Director of Programming for A+E Networks’ HISTORY and H2 channels) to the newly created role of Director of Acquisitions.
Based in London, Rachel’s responsibilities at Silverlining will be to source content for the distribution business, whilst working alongside Bethan to broker co-production deals and secure pre-sales within the UK and internationally.
Prior to this, Rachel spent nearly ten years at A+E Networks UK, overseeing both HISTORY and H2 channels across the UK and EMEA territories. During her tenure, she commissioned and acquired numerous hours of content including Mud Men with Johnny Vaughan, Shaun Ryder on UFOs, Sean Bean on Waterloo, Ronnie O’Sullivan’s American Hustle and local formats, Pawn Stars UK and Pawn Stars SA. Prior to HISTORY, Rachel was Head of Acquisitions and Marketing at indie 3DD.
“I’ve always admired the way Bethan has built Silverlining into a first-rate, much-loved outfit and I am thrilled to be able to help grow and build relationships with the wonderful independent producers I respect so much,” said Rachel.
“The key to Silverlining’s offering is our editorial integrity, and commercial creativity gained from extensive broadcaster experience. Rachel is a class act with an instinct for what rates internationally, having commissioned and co-produced hundreds of hours of programmes from docu-dramas and formats to talent-led specials and
returnable series. I’m looking forward to us growing Silverlining together and extending the range of production finance and editorial services that we offer producers,” said Bethan Corney, MD, Silverlining.
Previously a Senior Exec at Tigress Productions and Factual Commissioning Editor at Channel 5, Bethan set up Silverlining in 2012 to raise finance for non-scripted programmes. In 2015, Bethan expanded Silverlining’s offering to also include distribution agency services, and currently represents over 400 hours of quality factual programmes. Sales efforts are driven by Global Sales Exec, Samantha Sintes with agents across Europe, CEE and Asia. Rachel’s appointment is a key piece in the drive to grow the Silverlining slate and business.
