Channel 4 picks new national HQ
Channel 4 has chosen Leeds as the home of its new national headquarters.
The broadcaster chose the West Yorkshire city over Birmingham and Manchester.
Alongside the national headquarters, Channel 4 will launch two creative hubs in Bristol and Glasgow.
Channel 4 has chosen Leeds as the home of its new national headquarters.
The broadcaster chose the West Yorkshire city over Birmingham and Manchester.
Alongside the national headquarters, Channel 4 will launch two creative hubs in Bristol and Glasgow.
Leeds, Glasgow and Bristol will be home to 300 Channel 4 jobs when the offices are fully established, and will play a part in its goal to spend £250m more on regional content.
Channel 4 said that although each of the shortlisted cities gave “exceptionally high quality pitches”, Leeds put forward “a compelling and ambitious strategy” to support growth in the production and creative industries.
It added that the city, already home to a strong digital industry and talent pool, is well-positioned to capitalise on growing production sectors across the north of England, with links stretching from Liverpool in the west to Hull in the east.
Alex Mahon, chief executive of Channel 4, said: “We undertook a rigorous process over the last seven months and the high calibre of all the pitches meant those were incredibly difficult decisions to make.
“However, I know that Leeds, Bristol and Glasgow will best deliver our objectives to grow the production sector across the UK, build the pipeline of creative talent outside London and support our increased investment in programming produced across the nations and regions.”
To send feedback, e-mail karl.tomusk@egi.co.uk or tweet @karltomusk or @estatesgazette
