There are four meanings for the term in North America. The showrunner is the "chief executive '' in charge of everything related to the production of the show. It is the highest ranking individual who is responsible for the development and daily management of the show. In fictional television, they supervise the writing room as well. Established show creators with prior writing credits are automatically given the title of executive producer, even after they depart the show. Executive producers can be showrunners, head writers, the head of a production company, or a long - time writer for the show.
who has more power executive producer or producer
Executive producers