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Jay Simbajon

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Focused Client Services Manager with over 10 years of experience in the Content Distribution industry. Proven ability to adapt to changing environments and leverage technology to enhance service delivery. Expertise in media production practices, driving efficiency and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager, Client and Platform Services

WildBrain
Toronto, Ontario
04.2025 - Current
  • Oversee Client Services teams across various sectors in WildBrain's content distribution arm: Global Sales, AVOD/FAST, and WildBrain TV.
  • Collaborate with division heads and internal stakeholders to ensure we can meet cost margins, delivery schedules, and revenue recognition targets.
  • Maintain budget, and provide budget forecasting and reporting
  • Assist in process, workflow and product development/implementations

Platform Manager

WildBrain
Toronto, Ontario
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated new platform and FAST channel discovery, and launch projects.
  • Vendor management associated with FAST channel origination and platform deliveries
  • Oversee WildBrain TV VOD deliveries and relationships

Platform and Localization Manager

WildBrain
Toronto, Ontario
08.2022 - 03.2024
  • Operations lead for WildBrain's initiative to enhance the company's presence within AVOD and Fast Channel platforms with launches on Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Tubi, Samsung, and Pluto.
  • Oversee localization efforts for WildBrain Distribution content

Client Services and Localization Manager

WildBrain
Toronto, ON
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated technical deliveries for licensing agreements to platforms/broadcasters such as Netflix, Apple, Hulu, Disney, BBC, and Warner Media.
  • Led a team of 4 Client Services Coordinators
  • Collaborated with internal departments such as sales, acquisitions, legal, rights management, and production services to meet licensing conditions and technical specifications.
  • Project management on dubbing projects in various languages for key WildBrain IPs, partnering with studios like IyunoSDI, Hiventry, and VSI.

Client Services Coordinator

DHX Media
Toronto, Ontario
03.2015 - 11.2018
  • Oversaw technical deliveries for license agreements across international territories, serving platforms like RAI, ABC Australia, NRK, Turner, and Alibaba.
  • Lead coordinator of Mandarin dubs for over 1,000 hours of content to support WildBrain's entry into Chinese markets.
  • Accessed and evaluated dubs from various broadcasters to ensure quality and compliance.

Manager in House Production, and Distribution

Sullivan Entertainment
Toronto, ON
07.2014 - 03.2015
  • Oversaw projects in distribution, including development of video streaming site and HD restorations of 16mm and 35mm films.
  • Acted as main liaison for suppliers, production houses, and service providers

Education

Radio And Television Broadcasting

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Budgeting and expenditures
  • Effective communication
  • Technical delivery
  • Content localization
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Team leadership
  • Project management
  • Vendor management

Accomplishments

  • Completed technical deliveries to major platforms in Netflix, Apple TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and Disney
  • Operations team lead in launching 200+ Fast Channels
  • Oversee dubbing projects of 1000+ half hours of content into 20+ languages

Timeline

Manager, Client and Platform Services

WildBrain
04.2025 - Current

Platform Manager

WildBrain
03.2024 - 04.2025

Platform and Localization Manager

WildBrain
08.2022 - 03.2024

Client Services and Localization Manager

WildBrain
11.2018 - 08.2022

Client Services Coordinator

DHX Media
03.2015 - 11.2018

Manager in House Production, and Distribution

Sullivan Entertainment
07.2014 - 03.2015

Radio And Television Broadcasting

Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology

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