WildBrain hires Katie Wilson away from Corus

TORONTO — WildBrain Television announced Tuesday it has hired Katie Wilson for the newly created role of vice-president of channels and curation. Wilson (pictured) joins WildBrain following six years as director of kids programming for Corus Entertainment. In her new role at WildBrain, Wilson will be responsible for curating content and providing editorial direction across WildBrain Television’s Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr. and Télémagino and their multiplatform/VOD extensions. Central to her role, Wilson will spearhead WildBrain Television’s content acquisition and original production program. Working closely with WildBrain’s global content, distribution and brand teams, Wilson will also provide critical strategic...