Sarah McGilvray has returned to NOVA Entertainment in the newly created role of program director of network shows, leading the day-to-day management of the the network’s flagship national shows.
McGilvray, reporting to group program operations director, Brendan Taylor, will lend her two-decades of broadcast expertise to support the producers working on The Chrissie Swan Show, Ricki-Lee, Tim & Joel and Smallzy’s Surgery, while also working with Taylor on programming strategy.
A widely respected professional with experience across multiple broadcast networks, McGilvray has worked with some of the best in the business; from time .
McGilvray joined the Nova Network as executive producer of Merrick & Dools 12 years ago, and then the Fitzy & Wippa team in September 2011. In 2016 she took on the dual roles of program director for Nova 96.9 and co-host with Fitzy & Wippa from 6-9am and nationally from 6-7pm.
She has also worked with the likes of 2GB’s Ray Hadley, served as executive producer of the Kyle & Jackie O Show and worked on Channel 9’s Today Show
Taylor said he is "so pleased" to welcome Sarah back to the business.
"She has extensive broadcast experience, including over a decade with NOVA Entertainment, and her show credentials speak for themselves. I am genuinely thrilled she is returning to lead our network show output," said Taylor.
McGilvray said: “I’m looking forward to working alongside Brendan and the Nova programming team, and excited to work with our amazing roster of network talent.”
McGilvray’s first day is Monday, June 5.
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