Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Yi Qiao Joins ZDF Team as Commissioning Editor
Yi Qiao, who used to work for a TV studio, now has a new job at ZDF, a German TV network.
She will help decide which international shows ZDF should broadcast.
She'll be working with Frank Seyberth, who is in charge of international shows.
Before this, she worked at ZDF Studios and also spent time at another company called Red Arrow Studios.
Her new job is important because the TV industry is changing, and ZDF wants to create more shows that people all over the world will enjoy.
Yi Qiao has joined ZDF as Commissioning Editor after leaving ZDF Studios.
She will report to Frank Seyberth, Head of Co-Production and International Fiction.
Her role focuses on international projects for linear slots and ZDF's streaming platform.
Previously, Qiao worked at ZDF Studios and Red Arrow Studios.
Seyberth stated Qiao's background in sales reflects current market dynamics.
- Who
- Yi Qiao, Frank Seyberth, and ZDF.
- What
- Yi Qiao has been appointed as Commissioning Editor at ZDF.
- When
- Qiao began her role earlier this month.
- Where
- ZDF, a German TV network.
- Why
- To bring international content to the ZDF network.
- New Role
- Commissioning Editor
- Employer
- ZDF
- Reports to
- Frank Seyberth
- Previous Role
- Director of Drama at ZDF Studios
- Focus
- International Projects