Ali McDonald
Talent Executive and Series Producer
Ali McDonald is a highly regarded Series Producer and Talent Executive whose career spans entertainment, comedy, reality, award shows, music and factual entertainment. Trusted by broadcasters and production partners alike, she is known for her rare blend of creative precision — seamlessly balancing editorial oversight with the complex demands of high-profile talent management.
With extensive experience across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and global streamers, Ali’s career includes celebrity casting and producing major entertainment and live event brands such as The BRIT Awards (ITV), BAFTA Film Awards(BBC One), The Traitors (BBC One) and Last One Laughing UK Series 1 & 2 (Amazon Prime).
A skilled negotiator and strategic collaborator, Ali has secured and managed A-list actors, producers and directors for career retrospective specials with Sky Studios (for Sky Cinema). Her trusted talent relationships extend across publicists, agents, labels, managers and commissioners, underpinned by her reputation for integrity, discretion and calm professionalism under pressure.
Ali’s expertise includes host producing, live to air producing, format creation, talent-led editorial production and fast turnaround edit/EVS producing. She consistently attracts and attaches high-profile on-screen talent, leading complex productions with authority, sensitivity and creative flair.
Ali McDonald is a highly regarded Series Producer and Talent Executive whose career spans entertainment, comedy, reality, award shows, music and factual entertainment. Trusted by broadcasters and production partners alike, she is known for her rare blend of creative precision — seamlessly balancing editorial oversight with the complex demands of high-profile talent management.
With extensive experience across the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and global streamers, Ali’s career includes celebrity casting and producing major entertainment and live event brands such as The BRIT Awards (ITV), BAFTA Film Awards(BBC One), The Traitors (BBC One) and Last One Laughing UK Series 1 & 2 (Amazon Prime).
A skilled negotiator and strategic collaborator, Ali has secured and managed A-list actors, producers and directors for career retrospective specials with Sky Studios (for Sky Cinema). Her trusted talent relationships extend across publicists, agents, labels, managers and commissioners, underpinned by her reputation for integrity, discretion and calm professionalism under pressure.
Ali’s expertise includes host producing, live to air producing, format creation, talent-led editorial production and fast turnaround edit/EVS producing. She consistently attracts and attaches high-profile on-screen talent, leading complex productions with authority, sensitivity and creative flair.
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