Canada’s CBC appoints Swin Chang as development, production exec for kids

Canadian pubcaster the CBC has appointed Swin Chang as executive in charge of development and production at CBC Kids.

Swin Chang

Chang will work with the independent production community to seek out, create and curate preschool and tween content for CBC TV and CBC Gem.

Reporting to Marie McCann, senior director of children’s content at CBC Kids, Chang will focus on development and acquisitions, and oversee production of selected projects with independent producers as well as in-house preschool series.

Chang was most recently director of development for Alibi Pivotal Kids, where she led the company’s efforts in sourcing new IP and talent and worked closely with creators, writers and key stakeholders to develop a slate of multi-genre content in scripted live-action and animation for the global market.

Prior to that, she was director of development for Entertainment One Family, where she developed the animated comedy series Winston Steinburger & Sir Dudley Ding Dong.

Her other past jobs include roles in primetime and kids content development at Amaze Film + Television and at the BBC.

Chang began her career at Family Channel, Disney XD and Disney Jr, where she supervised the creative development and production of all original Canadian content from development through to production, including hit shows Life With Derek, Radio Free Roscoe, The Latest Buzz, Wingin’ It, Stella & Sam and Justin Time.

“Swin brings to CBC Kids more than two decades of invaluable experience in children’s and family entertainment, including as both a broadcaster and independent producer,” said McCann.

“As children’s content becomes even more reliant on global partnerships and cross-platform opportunities, Swin’s keen insights and international experience will help to further elevate CBC Kids’ slate for audiences at home and around the world.”