Ensemble hires Logie winner Rick Spence

July 17, 2013 1:03

Mediabrand’s branded content business Ensemble Australia has appointed six-time Logie Award winner Rick Spence as it’s new director of content.

Spence is a former director of production company FremantleMedia’s sister company Spring. From 2000 to 2005 he won six Logie Awards as executive producer of Channel 9’s Backyard Blitz.

Justin Ricketts, CEO of Ensemble Australia, said Spence’s new role would bring new experience and insight to the business. “Rick is without doubt one of Australia’s top TV production talents and we are really pleased to secure someone of this caliber within the growing branded entertainment marketplace,” said Ricketts.

Spence has been executive producer on programs including It’s a Knockout, Steve Irwin’s Wildlife Warriors, Renovation Rescue and Burke’s Backyard.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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Ensemble hires Logie winner Rick Spence

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