The program will offer 18 producers the opportunity to complete five-month job placements at Ontario-based transmedia prodcos.
He replaces Rod Schween, who recently became president of the western Canadian TV and radio broadcast group.
Production will commence this month at DHX’s Halifax CGI animation production studio.
The tribute is the latest by Telefilm Canada to get Canadian producers seen and sold abroad to build audience awareness for their product back home.
Effective July 23, she will oversee programs including Marketplace, The National and World Report.
The public broadcaster is bringing back the popular two-day event, with TD signed on as a sponsor.
Former Science North CEO Marchbank (pictured) and Techtown founder Jenkins were appointed to the public broadcaster Tuesday.
Bill C-11 was granted royal assent on Tuesday, ending four attempts to get copyright modernization legislation through Parliament.
Five high-profile business people will encourage corporate support for the recently established fund.
Saskatchewan Communications Network (SCN) has been turned into a presence for Citytv in the province, alongside expanding Rogers Media’s national platform.
Laurence Anyways tops the box office for the week of June 22 to June 28, 2012.