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Support audience traffic and engagement goals across linear and digital platforms by managing Global’s suite of digital products: Globaltv.com, YouTube channel, Global TV apps for iOS, Android & connected TVs. Lead a team of online coordinators in daily and long-range maintenance tasks including: producing show pages and short form content, working within CMS systems, and merchandising. Collaborate closely with Product Delivery teams to design and implement web/app developments in an Agile… Show more Support audience traffic and engagement goals across linear and digital platforms by managing Global’s suite of digital products: Globaltv.com, YouTube channel, Global TV apps for iOS, Android & connected TVs. Lead a team of online coordinators in daily and long-range maintenance tasks including: producing show pages and short form content, working within CMS systems, and merchandising. Collaborate closely with Product Delivery teams to design and implement web/app developments in an Agile environment. Shape future strategy by tracking and reporting on KPIs. Commission exclusive content for numerous original series. Work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to execute brand specific goals. Manage and execute digital rights per contractual obligations as well as oversee monthly OPEX and relationships with freelance writers. Show less

Implement and distribute weekly schedules for Global’s 10 feeds. Maintained series/film inventory for all fringe programming. Liaise with studio distributors, TV Guides, and internal staff including Master Control, OAP/Marketing and Viewer Relations to ensure information is understood and efficiently shared. Facilitate the needs of sales teams and Mediastats to execute paid programming and simulcasts requests.

Interpret license agreements to determine multi-platform rights and enter accordingly into rights database. Eliminate backlog to bring contracts to full execution by identifying outstanding paperwork, liaising with Contract Managers, distributors, and developing a status tracking tool.

W Network, OWN, ABC Spark, CMT, Sundance, Cosmo TV, W MoviesAnalyze and develop schedule strategies for movie, drama and lifestyle networks that grow AMA YOY. Evaluate pitches from, as well as, negotiate and secure content/rights acquisitions through, major studios and distributors. Maintain strong relationships with output partners to ensure respective objectives are met. Lead multiple direct reports in day-to-day tasks, stunt coordination, big picture planning, and process… Show more W Network, OWN, ABC Spark, CMT, Sundance, Cosmo TV, W MoviesAnalyze and develop schedule strategies for movie, drama and lifestyle networks that grow AMA YOY. Evaluate pitches from, as well as, negotiate and secure content/rights acquisitions through, major studios and distributors. Maintain strong relationships with output partners to ensure respective objectives are met. Lead multiple direct reports in day-to-day tasks, stunt coordination, big picture planning, and process improvement. Responsible for conceiving the details of high-priority tent-pole events and maintaining inventories for seven brands. Collaboratively liaise with internal departments in order to effectively and creatively promote/launch initiatives which drive revenue. Show less

HBO Canada, Movie Central, Encore AvenueNegotiate and secure content/rights acquisitions for premium Pay TV networks through major studios and distributors. Analyze and develop schedule strategy - both linear and non-linear - in the face of changing needs, budgets and industry factors. Ensure all COLs and value propositions are met. Lead multiple direct reports in day-to-day tasks, stunt coordination, big picture planning, technological adaptation, and improve process implementation… Show more HBO Canada, Movie Central, Encore AvenueNegotiate and secure content/rights acquisitions for premium Pay TV networks through major studios and distributors. Analyze and develop schedule strategy - both linear and non-linear - in the face of changing needs, budgets and industry factors. Ensure all COLs and value propositions are met. Lead multiple direct reports in day-to-day tasks, stunt coordination, big picture planning, technological adaptation, and improve process implementation. Collaboratively liaise with various internal departments in order to effectively promote/launch initiatives and maintain smooth business practices. Show less

Representing programming managers, work closely with the Pilat Media staff, I.T., and VPs of Network Program Operations and Business Transformation, to establish the IBMS business workflow for all Corus Programming managers and coordinators. Take part in testing and troubleshooting early models of the new broadcast management and scheduling system to ensure it met current and future needs of the business before training fellow staff.

Work with programming managers in creating and distributing monthly schedules, including proofing, stunting and screening, as per COL and contract requirements. Solely responsible for all SVOD planning, scheduling, rights management and inventory maintenance. Communicate with various studio and Canadian distributors to discuss title windows, rights, metadata and delivery. Liaise with TV Guides and internal Corus staff, including Content Distribution, Log Prep, Master Control, OAP/Marketing… Show more Work with programming managers in creating and distributing monthly schedules, including proofing, stunting and screening, as per COL and contract requirements. Solely responsible for all SVOD planning, scheduling, rights management and inventory maintenance. Communicate with various studio and Canadian distributors to discuss title windows, rights, metadata and delivery. Liaise with TV Guides and internal Corus staff, including Content Distribution, Log Prep, Master Control, OAP/Marketing, Network Program Operations, Interactive and Viewer Relations. Train fellow coordinators in the use of systems, department processes, and all aspects of scheduling as well as assist in troubleshooting technical problems. Research and publish on-line articles for the Movie Central's Off the Reel blog in order to drive audience engagement and promote programming events. Show less

Public relations, journalist, graphic designer, writer, illustrator

Honours Bachelor Of Arts, Radio And Television Arts, Dean'S List - Top 15%

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Honour Society

Certified Scrum Master

Certified Safe® 5 Agilist