Michael Carrington

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This is Michael Carrington. He works in TV, Radio, & Digital Content!

Michael Carrington's Bio:

Michael Carrington's Experience:

• Director, Entertainment & Specialist Networks at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

  January 2019 - Present | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  Michael Carrington is Director, E&S and is a member of the ABC's executive leadership team providing strategic advice and executing the overall ABC cross-platform content strategies. Carrington leads the national radio, television, and digital teams; overseeing commissioning, production, operations, programming, acquisitions, curation, and management for the TV channels ABC1, ABC2, ABC ME, and ABC KIDS; plus its music audio networks triple j, double j, Jazz, Country, Classic, and Radio National. And FVoD platforms: ABC listen and ABC iview, including digital services, program information, content curation and digital integration.

• Head, Children’s and Education at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

  August 2016 - December 2018 | Sydney, NSW, Australia

  Spearheaded creative development, oversaw production, and led strategy across ABC KIDS, ABC ME, children’s FVoD service iview, and the children’s Apps. Commissioned breakout animation series, BLUEY.

• Chief Executive Officer at Zodiak Kids Studios

  August 2014 - July 2016 | London, UK

  Michael Carrington was CEO of Zodiak Kids Studios based in London and Paris. Zodiak Kids has been producing high-quality, awarding winning content for local and international audiences for many years. Carrington worked to evolve the business by harnessing creative innovation to develop new IP franchises and digital opportunities, adding value to the business and brand through exceptional storytelling.

• Vice President, Global Content & Executive Producer at HIT Entertainment Ltd

  April 2013 - July 2014 | London, UK

  While serving as the creative lead for all HIT content globally, Michael Carrington is credited with rejuvenating THOMAS & FRIENDS, refreshing FIREMAN SAM and MIKE THE KNIGHT, rebooting BOB THE BUILDER, and developing LITTLE PEOPLE. Michael was a senior member of the HIT global management team working closely with Fisher-Price and Mattel lines of business.

• Chief Content Officer, Cartoon Network at Turner Broadcasting Europe

  April 2010 - March 2013 | London, UK

  With a focus on regional production, Michael Carrington was responsible for all content on Cartoon Network and Boomerang EMEA; he rolled out Cartoonito Channel across the region; established CN Studios Arabia; built an international framework for Franchise Management, and facilitated a collaborative spirit amongst the global content teams. Above all, as Executive Producer he delivered fantastic creative television series like, LAZYTOWN, SCOOBY DOO MYSTERY INC, BEN 10 ULTIMATE CHALLENGE, and multi-award winning series THE AMAZING WORLD OF GUMBALL (Seasons 1 & 2).

• Creative Director & Controller, CBeebies at British Broadcasting Corporation

  October 2006 - March 2010 | London, UK

  As the creative chief of CBeebies, Michael Carrington devised and implemented the editorial and digital strategy across radio, television, and online; cementing its position as the number one 'preschool brand' in the UK. He cultivated an environment of innovation and creativity, attracting the best performers and producers; as evidenced by a number of high profile commissions including WAYBULOO, CHARLIE & LOLA, SOMETHING SPECIAL, MISTER MAKER, IN THE NIGHT GARDEN, GRANDPA IN MY POCKET, TREE FU TOM, and THIRD & BIRD. Michael nurtured CBeebies to be the most 'loved' preschool brand amongst parents, resulting in record audience reach and share on televison and online; and winning multiple awards.

• Head, Programme Acquisitions & Executive Producer Animation at British Broadcasting Corporation

  January 2004 - October 2006 | London, UK

  Michael Carrington planned and actioned the content Acquisitions and Animation strategies for CBeebies and CBBC. Commissioned award winning series such as SHAUN THE SHEEP, THE SNOW QUEEN, and THE SECRET SHOW. And acquired shows including LAZYTOWN, SCOOBY DOO, and KOALA BROTHERS.

• Head, TV & New Media at LEGO Media

  December 1999 - December 2003 | Windsor, Berkshire, UK

  Against a background of explosive growth in the interactive entertainment market, Michael Carrington was a founding member of LEGO Media, Film & TV. He helped devise and implement the content strategy. production pipeline, and international TV sales. Building upon the natural fit between LEGO play materials and media, he co-developed and Executive produced animated television series, LITTLE ROBOTS, and pilot special, PROJECT X; laying the foundation for LEGO's success in the content space.

• Producer, BBC Children's at British Broadcasting Corporation

  October 1993 - November 1999 | London, UK

  Michael Carrington managed animation coproductions, including DENNIS & GNASHER, ETHELBERT THE TIGER, and THE SILVER BRUMBY. Acted as Consultant producer on international live-action prebuys like SWEET VALLEY HIGH, STUDENT BODIES, SHIP TO SHORE, and GOOSEBUMPS. Carrington was seconded to manage the BBC's consultation on children's digital services, reporting to the Deputy Director of Television. This initial project led to the launch of the BBC's children's channels CBeebies and CBBC.

Michael Carrington's Education:

• London Business School

  2010 – 2010
  Concentration: Finance for Senior Leaders
  Activities: Executive Education

• Said Business School, University of Oxford

  2008 – 2008
  Concentration: Oxford High Performance Leadership Program
  Activities: Executive Education

• Ashford Business School

  2006 – 2006
  Concentration: BBC Leadership Program
  Activities: Executive Education

• Parkes High School

  1974 – 1979
  Higher School Certificate
  Concentration: English, Maths, Biology, Geography, French, Social Science
  Activities: Musical & Dramatic Society

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