TORONTO – Veteran producer Jennifer McCann is joining Shaftesbury in the newly created role of executive producer of the prodco’s kids & family entertainment division.
With over 18 years of experience in multi-platform content production, international co-production, and development, McCann began her career at Marathon Media in Paris, and has also has also worked with TFO and 9 Story Media Group, as a senior producer and director of development, respectively.
At Shaftesbury, she will oversee original series within the nascent kids & family entertainment division as well as the recently launched Shaftesbury Kids YouTube channel.
“We are very pleased to welcome Jennifer to the Shaftesbury team,” said chairman & CEO Christina Jennings, in the announcement. “Her extensive experience in children’s entertainment, as both a producer and as a broadcaster, will be key to navigating the ongoing evolution of the kids space. We are excited to embark on a renewed approach to creating rich and compelling kids and family content that is entertaining, educational, and accessible, for both linear and digital platforms.”
