Jonathan joined Discovery Networks in 2009 and oversees programming and production for 14 channel brands across the Australian and New Zealand (ANZ) Markets including Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery Kids, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Science, Living Channel, Food TV and most recently folding Eurosport and Eurosport News into the Discovery family. Across the ANZ market he is responsible for programming planning and strategy, network acquisitions, production and development. In addition, Jonathan supports the EVP & GM in areas of business strategy and affiliate relations. Jonathan has 15 years of international television experience in the fields of programming, production, acquisitions and channel launches. Prior to Discovery, Jonathan managed the programming strategy for Viacom Networks across ANZ launching a variety of new channel brands including MTV, Comedy Central, Vh1 and MTV Classic. He started his television career working for ESPN International in London.

Roundtables 

Jonathan will be co-hosting a Roundtable with Thierry Bled (EP) at this year’s SCREEN FOREVER Conference.

Ready, Steady, Pitch! 

Discovery Australia is looking to commission local factual entertainment content that engages and connects with young men (18 to 35).

SPACES TO EXPLORE – Extreme Jobs, Psychology, Achievers, Pop Science, Tech & Innovation and Turbo.

WHAT WE DON’T WANT – Reality TV, scripted, staged formats, history, natural history, one off documentaries.

Rehashed Discovery Formats – We do not want a recreation of MythBusters.