EDMONTON – Super Channel has named Melissa Kajpust as head of creative development.
Reporting to president and COO Malcolm Knox, Kajpust (pictured) will direct a team of development executives to invest Super Channel’s Creative Development Fund. She will begin her role on May 15, and be based in Toronto.
Kajpust most recently held the post of director of programming at NSI where she directed the development of all new programs and was accountable for the delivery of all NSI courses. She also facilitated the Movie Central Script to Screen development program, story edited the NSI Features First scripts, and her previous development experience includes work for Super Channel as a creative development representative for Manitoba from 2007 – 2010.
“We are thrilled to have Melissa rejoin us at Super Channel,” said Knox, in the announcement. “She brings not only a wealth of development knowledge and expertise to the role, but also a deep commitment and passion for the development of the film and television industry in Canada. Her familiarity with Super Channel, vast industry experience and respected relationships are a significant asset to our development team.”
