The TV executive who negotiated the acquisition of the Great British Bake Off from the BBC is reportedly the favourite to become the CEO of Channel 4.
Jay Hunt already works as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) for the channel, and she's now reportedly the front-runner out of five total candiates to be selected for the position.
Under her time as CCO, Channel 4 has churned out shows like Gogglebox, First Dates, and The Island with Bear Grylls.
Hunt also secured coverage of Formula One for the channel when the BBC ended its deal in order to cut costs.
If she does net the £900,000-a-year job, she will become the first woman to head up a broadcaster larger than Channel 5.
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