Showrunner
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʃoʊˌɹʌnɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Showrunner is a noun meaning (television) The person in overall charge of the production of a television series.
Meaning
(television) The person in overall charge of the production of a television series.
Example Sentences
The person at the apex of the production triangle is the showrunner: in short, the boss.
Those so-called showrunners, the thousand or so people who share both writing and managerial duties on television shows, have already been squeezed by conflicting demands from guild leaders and company employers.
Word Forms
- showrunners
Synonyms for showrunner
Depending on context, synonyms include helmer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include programme-maker, storyliner, producer, programmer, presenter, pilot.
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