Ellis returns to CBC to lead comedy, drama, kids and digital originals teams

TORONTO – CBC has named Tara Ellis as executive director of scripted content effective October 19.Ellis, (pictured), was most recently senior director of original drama content for Shaw Media. Prior to that, she was Alliance Atlantis's VP of content for Showcase, and executive in charge of production for CBC.In her new role, Ellis will lead CBC's scripted content teams as they continue to raise the bar in comedy and drama, kids programming and digital originals, reads the announcement. Ellis will report to programming GM Sally Catto and reporting to her will be the senior directors of drama, comedy and children's...