{"id":17005,"date":"2019-09-11T10:05:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T14:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/linda-simensky-upped-head-content-pbs-kids\/"},"modified":"2019-09-11T10:05:26","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T14:05:26","slug":"linda-simensky-upped-to-head-of-content-at-pbs-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvkids\/linda-simensky-upped-to-head-of-content-at-pbs-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"Linda Simensky Upped to Head of Content at PBS KIDS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Linda Simensky has been promoted to the post of head of content for PBS KIDS, continuing to report to Lesli Rotenberg, PBS&#8217; chief programming executive and general manager for children\u2019s media and education.<\/p>\n<p>In her new position, Simensky will lead the development of a multiplatform video content strategy for PBS KIDS and will spearhead experimental approaches for new platforms to engage kids and support their learning while developing a slate of content that represents them. Further, she will continue to lead PBS KIDS\u2019 children\u2019s programming and maintain the kids\u2019 content pipeline for PBS stations\u2019 primary channels and PBS KIDS 24\/7 channel.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her tenure with PBS, which began in 2003, Simensky has worked with renowned producers to develop such shows as <em>Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood<\/em>, <em>Wild Kratts<\/em>, <em>Dinosaur Train<\/em> and <em>Odd Squad<\/em>. Prior to joining PBS, Simensky served as senior VP of original animation for Cartoon Network. She began her career at Nickelodeon, where she helped build the animation department and launch the popular series <em>Rugrats<\/em>, <em>Doug<\/em> and <em>The Ren &amp; Stimpy Show<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Rotenberg said: \u201cLinda is a world-class industry leader who has developed PBS KIDS content that kids love and parents trust. 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