Shaw Media is pleased to share a number of announcements – promotions and new hires – to its Original Content team. Under the leadership of Christine Shipton, SVP and Chief Creative Officer, and Lisa Godfrey, Head of Original Content, this diverse team brings a deep well of knowledge and industry expertise to Shaw Media. The broadcaster’s Original Content team spearheads the development of compelling programming, from original series to co-productions, the creation of exceptional multiplatform content, and strategic partnerships both domestic and international.
Lisa Godfrey
Head of Original Content, Shaw Media
Lisa Godfrey has over 25 years experience in the television industry both in production and broadcasting. As Head of Original Content at Shaw Media, Lisa oversees all Canadian programming for Global and specialty channels.
Her career is rooted in original production with credits including work on Canada’s first daytime talk show, The Shirley Show as well as US based series’ Sally Jesse Raphael and The Montel Williams Show. In 2024 Lisa transitioned to broadcasting, joining specialty broadcaster Alliance Atlantis as Director of Original Content for a number of specialty channels including HGTV Canada, Food Network Canada, Slice, History Television, and National Geographic Channel. In 2024 her focus shifted when she took on the role of Director of Programming and Scheduling at Shaw Media, developing programming and scheduling strategies for some of the country’s biggest specialty services.
Robyn Hutt, Director of Factual Content
Robyn Hutt joins Shaw Media as the Director of Factual Content overseeing History, Slice, and reality programming for Global. Robyn has spent most of her career in the US working for several well known brands like Court TV and TRUTV. As Senior Vice President of TRUTV, Robyn engineered the radical reinvention of Court TV to TRUTV creating a top 10 cable network in less than four years. Robyn oversaw over 300 hours of original programming – including hit shows like Impractical Jokers, Hard Core Pawn, Killer Karaoke, South Beach Tow and Full Throttle Saloon. Robyn is also an award-winning Documentary Producer.
Krista Look, Director of Lifestyle Content
Krista Look joins Shaw Media as the Director of Lifestyle Content overseeing HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada. Krista has spent the majority of her career working in the lifestyle genre with credits such as: Series Producer of Master Chef Canada; and Creator and Supervising Producer of several CBC Lifestyle brands including Steven and Chris, Best Recipes Ever, and In the Kitchen with Stefano Faita.
Rachel Nelson, Director Original Dramatic Content
With over 20 years experience in the television industry Rachel Nelson has been part of Shaw Media’s Original Content team for over a decade. Rachel has overseen the production of numerous award-winning original dramas including Durham County, Blue Murder, Traders and Bomb Girls and most recently hit series for Global and Shaw Media’s specialty channels including Rookie Blue, Vikings, Lost Girl and Continuum. In this role Rachel will lead the development and production of all upcoming dramatic originals and co-productions for the organization.
Lynne Carter, Manager of Factual Content and Business Affairs
Lynne Carter has worked with Shaw Media’s award-winning Original Content team for more than 14 years. She has spearheaded Shaw’s wildly successful Big Brother Canada for the past three years, and has also led Canada’s Walk of Fame awards show and the Indspire Awards. As a leading force on the production team, Lynne will also manage the Original Content team’s Business Affairs including the CMF (Canada Media Fund), CAVCO (Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office), Bell Fund, and any regulatory and funding changes and opportunities.
Nancy Franklin, Manager of Original Lifestyle Content
Nancy Franklin has served as an invaluable Production Executive at Shaw Media for networks like Slice, HGTV Canada and Food Network Canada. Over the last five years, she has overseen hits like Real Housewives of Vancouver, Timber Kings, Carnival Eats and has helped to create Shaw Media’s own internally-produced series Food Factory. Prior to this Nancy was the Executive Producer of Slice’s former daytime series The Mom Show and Three Takes.
Marni Goldman, Production Executive, Lifestyle
Marni Goldman comes to Shaw Media from Rogers Media where she was a Production Executive for the past four years. Marni is a highly creative, senior media professional with wide-ranging experience as a producer, writer, and director in the Canadian television industry. Marni has a proven track record in entertainment, documentary and reality programming.
Larissa Laycock, Production Executive, Lifestyle
Prior to joining Shaw Media’s team, Larissa Laycock held a variety of creative positions in production, most recently as a Story Editor on The Amazing Race Canada. Prior to that, she was Series Producer/Director of What’s For Sale?, and Series Producer for Dining INNvasion. Other Lifestyle shows Larissa has worked on include: Keasha’s Perfect Dress, The Mom Show, and Rich Groom, Poor Groom.
These promotions and new hires join Shaw Media’s current team of Production Executives including: Susan Alexander, Craig Baines, Kathy Cross, Stephen Finney, Holly Gillanders, Andrea Griffith, Andrew Johnson and Robin Neinstein.
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