EQ Media Group Hires for Unscripted Development in NZ

EQ Media Group has bolstered its development division with the appointment of Amy Schaeffer for unscripted in New Zealand.

Schaeffer has worked across a diverse slate of unscripted projects, including Crypto Bros, How Did You Do That? and The Garden Pantry. At EQ, Schaeffer will be serving as head of unscripted development in New Zealand.

“The local market is ever adapting, and the unscripted production space is incredibly strong as reflected in high audience engagement,” said Schaeffer. “We want to see more Kiwi faces on screen, which drives demand for Kiwi stories. I am excited to be able to create more local stories for both domestic and international audiences and have a passion to see New Zealand content succeed on both local and global stages.”

EQ Media New Zealand-based Executive Producer Richard Fletcher said: “We are delighted to have Amy join the team in New Zealand, and this appointment highlights EQ Media Group’s commitment to bringing foreign investment from international co-production partners to develop Kiwi stories and tell them to the world. We can’t wait to expand both the scope and the global reach of our local unscripted production slate.”