Speaker Heather Williamson

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Heather Williamson

Senior Production Executive, Original Programming, Factual & Reality

Bell Media

As Production Executive for Bell Media’s Original Programming, Factual and Reality, Heather Williamson oversees a production and development slate that includes the Discovery Canada hit series HIGHWAY THRU HELL, HEAVY RESCUE: 401, JADE FEVER, past projects have included LAST STOP GARAGE, MIGHTY CRUISE SHIPS, WILD BEAR RESCUE, and DR. KERI PRAIRIE VET.

Williamson has previously worked as Program Development Manager for Discovery Canada, where she was responsible for all incoming proposals from Canadian and international production companies.

Working closely with producers, Heather continues to advise on how to best tailor their projects to suit Bell Media’s audience and scheduling needs for both broadcast and digital formats.

Heather came to Programming in 2004 after successfully serving as Manager of On-Air Promotions producing award winning promos for the Discovery Networks. As well, Heather has over 14 years of Production and live event experience.

Speaking on: Speed Meetings with Buyers: Bell Media, Corus Entertainment

At the Banff Media Festival, we met with Netflix and took a ride up Sulphur Mountain on the gondola. That’s where we made the pitch.
- Naveen Prasad, EVP and GM, Elevation Pictures

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