TORONTO — Boat Rocker Media’s production company Proper Television announced today the promotion of Brenda Myers (above) to the role of director of development.
Myers has been with Proper Television for seven years, during which time she “has been instrumental in helping steer the creative direction of the company’s slate of original series and expanding its network of broadcast partners,” reads a press release announcing her appointment.
She joined Proper Television in 2014, working on international formats with MasterChef Canada (CTV) and The Great Canadian Baking Show (CBC). She quickly transitioned into development and was promoted to development manager in 2016.
“Myers has led the development of several innovative projects including the two-time Canadian Screen Award-winning Mary’s Kitchen Crush (CTV) and its follow-up Mary Makes It Easy (CTV Life Channel); Proper’s first original series for Netflix, Motel Makeover; and the upcoming adventure hunt, Lost Car Rescue (History),” the release says.
“Brenda’s strategic thinking, drive and dedication have made her an essential part of the Proper family for many years, and this new title reflects the importance of her contribution,” said Cathie James, co-president of Proper Television, in the press release.
Myers started her career as a story producer and writer for several Canadian production companies. She has worked across multiple unscripted genres including renovation, food and travel, and on series such as Income Property (HGTV) and Candice Tells All (HGTV/W Network).
Photo supplied by Proper Television.
