Speaking of articles originally posted elsewhere, this look into how to become a TV showrunner is one of the best:
by Jethro Nededog
One of the most coveted jobs in television is that of the showrunner, but the career path to that gig isn’t always clear-cut.
In short, a showrunner is the top dog on a TV show. He or she is responsible for approving everything from casting to scripts, from budgets to set designs. All the while, the showrunner has to protect the creative vision for the show.