Marlo Miazga had also overseen kids and family output at Canadian production firm

Sphere Media’s unscripted chief Marlo Miazga has stepped down from the North American company.

Marlo Miazga

Marlo Miazga

Miazga had worked for Sphere Media and its sibling Toronto-based outfit Bristow Global Media (BGM) for more than a decade, initially as head of content and production for the company.  

She was upped to become chief exec at BGM before becoming president of documentaries and unscripted after the company was acquired by Quebec’s Datsit Sphere following Kew media Group’s bankruptcy. 

Mizaga, who has worked across all genres across a three-decade long career, then added responsibility for Sphere Media’s Kids and Family division in 2023. 

The Kids and Family division will be overseen by Judith Beauchemin, executive vice president of operations, with Sphere Media’s senior vice president of development and content, Kim Bondi, leading Sphere Media’s unscripted division.  

Bruno Dube, Sphere Media’s chief exec, said: “Marlo was part of the team during a period of significant industry shifts and evolving business priorities.  

“We are grateful for her presence and collaboration during this time of change. As we move forward with a renewed focus on growth and realignment, I want to take a moment to recognise her years of service and collaboration. We wish her all the best in her future endeavours.” 

Miazga, whose next move is not yet known, added: “I’m incredibly proud of what we have accomplished here at Sphere Media since our acquisition in 2020.  

“Many significant challenges were met both personally and professionally. Gratefully, what this has created in me is resilience. I will always be grateful to Sphere for giving me a home to grow. So, whilst I am sad to close this chapter, indisputably, my stand out success is the powerful, creative and hugely loved team that I’m leaving in charge.” 

Sphere Media produces across genres and has been behind shows including adult animated series Red Ketchup, animated kids’ show Riley Rocket, documentaries Storm the Skies 911 and 100 Days to Victory, and comedy docuseries Mark McKinney Needs a Hobby.  

It also invested in global distributor Abacus Media in 2024 to create Sphere Abacus, which was subsequently acquired by Canada’s Bell Media earlier this year. The company represents its TV series, feature films, documentaries, animation and kids’ shows.