EDMONTON – Super Channel has promoted Melissa Kajpust to the position of vice-president of programming.
Kajpust (pictured) initially joined Super Channel in 2007 as the creative development representative for Manitoba. She moved to the National Screen Institute in 2010 as the director of programming, and rejoined Super Channel in 2014 as head of creative development. Her most recent role was director of programming, international distributors and Canadian pre-sales for Super Channel.
In her new role, Kajpust will oversee the strategic programming direction for three of Super Channel’s four channels (SC1, SC2 and SC Vault) as well as be responsible for all U.S. and international program acquisitions for the company.
“I am delighted to appoint Melissa to the VP position as she is well-deserving and was instrumental in our restructuring program,” said president and CEO Don McDonald, in Wednesday’s announcement. “Her deep knowledge and wide breadth of experience and relationships in the industry, along with her keen eye to find unique and entertaining programming, will contribute to the continued strategic growth of Super Channel as we move forward into the ever-changing Canadian TV broadcast landscape.”
Reporting to Kajpust will be Troy Wassill, who sees his title revised to director, programming and his role expanded to include responsibility for Canadian pre-sales and development, in addition to acquisitions for Super Channel Vault and Super Channel Sports.
