Susan Makela

Background

About Susan Makela

Working closely with the senior executive team, Susan is responsible for the content rights strategy as well as the long-range business planning for the development and commissioning of Canadian content. She leads the financing strategies for commissioned programs and manages the business relationships with external partners and industry stakeholders. Well versed in Canadian funding, policy and regulatory issues, Susan was formerly with Bell Media as Director, Strategic Planning, Original Programming and prior to that with Corus Television as Director of Network Content, Originals. Skills- High-achieving professional with over 20 years experience in the Canadian media industry- Focused on development and commissioning of original programming and long range strategic planning- Extensive understanding of Canadian funding, policy and regulatory requirements - Experienced negotiator skilled at maximizing content rights for various platforms- Extensive knowledge of business affairs, Canadian production financing and network budgeting - Able to succeed in dynamic environments and skillfully manage multiple tasks while remaining reliable and focused- Strong interpersonal skills, fostering positive professional relationships and communicating effectively at all levels.