By Max Goldbart2021-01-19T16:08:00+00:00 Freelance Charter gathers pace Recruitment woes and working conditions took centre stage at the second Coalition for Change meeting, as progress was made towards creating a Freelance Charter. Shaped by Sky UK managing director of content Zai Bennett and UKTV director of commissioning Richard Watsham, the charter will effectively act as a code of conduct for freelancer working conditions on issues such as hours and pay. Broadcasters and major indie groups will be asked to sign up, with Coalition for Change chair Adeel Amini hoping it will be ready later in the year. The idea was first floated when the Coalition was officially revealed at the Edinburgh Television Festival, with the industry’s biggest organisations pledging to ensure all freelancers enjoy decent working conditions and are treated with respect.