As Commissioning Editor of TVOkids, Kirsten is responsible for all programming on the Kids broadcast block on TVO and a suite of TVOkids branded digital channels. TVOkids commissions and acquires a wide range of educational kids programming from all over the world and ensures it complements learning pathways for all children in Ontario. Kirsten has over 20 years of television experience including 5 years as the buyer for TVOkids and 15 years in international sales and acquisitions of finished programming, most recently as Director of Acquisitions and Canada Sales at Distribution360 (marblemedia). She has also held sales and management positions at Cookie Jar Entertainment, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) and Decode/DHX Media.
Featured in: Mix & Mingle; 30 Minutes with… Kirsten Hurd, TVOKids
