ITN bags Undateables exec for development role

ITN Productions (ITNP) has appointed The Undateables exec producer Jess Orr (pictured) as an executive producer, working across development and programming.

With over 20 years of experience, Orr joins from UK indie Betty, where she produced shows such as Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners and The Food Hospital.

Will Smith, head of factual at ITN Productions said: “Jess is hugely respected across the industry and has developed and made an impressive slate of hit shows.

“Her energy, creativity and programme-making skills will really strengthen the team here at ITNP.”

Orr said: “ITN Productions has an incredibly broad and diverse slate of programmes, which would be the envy of any production company. I’m excited to bring my own experience in more factual entertainment and features programming to add to this talented team.”