Emma Young is to join Banijay UK label, Shine TV, in a permanent Senior Executive Producer role.

A highly experienced TV creative Emma has produced a wide range of high-profile constructed factual reality shows, including the BAFTA / RTS nominated Banged Up (C4), the 2025 Edinburgh TV Festival Award-nominated Go Back To Where You Came From (C4), and Hunted and Celebrity Hunted (C4).

Most recently, Emma has delivered the latest series of Hunted for Shine as executive producer. The premiere delivered an average 7-day consolidated audience of 1.42m, doubling the slot of 16-34 adults.

Reporting to Shine TV’s Director of Programmes, Matt Bennett, Emma will work with the wider creative teams at Shine TV on delivering premium factual reality series as well as developing new formats to add to the Shine slate.

Emma Young said:

“Shine has been my home on and off for the past few years, so I’m thrilled to make it permanent. I can’t wait to continue creating bold and exciting factual entertainment with such a stellar team”.

Matt Bennett, Director of Programmes, Shine, added:

“Emma and I have worked together on multiple series at Shine and she is one of the most talented programme makers working in British television. Emma consistently delivers groundbreaking, engaging and entertaining formats which make us all think about the world around us. We are incredibly fortunate to have Emma join Shine’s senior team and look forward to the exciting years ahead as she helps keep our current series compelling for a modern audience and expand Shine’s exciting slate of new shows.”

Leon Wilson, CEO Shine TV and Zeppotron, added:

“I’m delighted Emma has agreed to join us at Shine. Emma is a complete star and a brilliant addition to the Shine team. Welcome Emma!”