{"id":5986,"date":"2020-07-21T01:11:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-21T08:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=5986"},"modified":"2020-07-21T16:09:08","modified_gmt":"2020-07-21T23:09:08","slug":"meet-natalie-osborne-chief-strategy-officer-9-story-media-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2020\/meet-natalie-osborne-chief-strategy-officer-9-story-media-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Natalie Osborne, Chief Strategy Officer, 9 Story Media Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NatalieO_lowres6.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5987\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NatalieO_lowres6.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NatalieO_lowres6.jpg?resize=1024%2C681&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NatalieO_lowres6.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/NatalieO_lowres6.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We recently had the pleasure of talking with Natalie Osborne, Chief Strategy Officer, 9 Story Media Group. Ms. Osborne&nbsp;oversees strategic partnerships, worldwide sales, acquisitions, consumer products and marketing for 9 Story. She has been a significant driver of the company\u2019s dramatic growth over the last decade, helping transform 9 Story into one of the world\u2019s leading independent producers and distributors of children\u2019s content. Upon joining the company in 2006,&nbsp;Natalie&nbsp;founded the global distribution division, building it into a multi-million dollar, internationally recognized enterprise. Her executive producer credits include BBC\u2019s <em>Wibbly Pig<\/em>, the live-action film <em>Harriet Spy: Blog Wars<\/em> for Disney, and most recently, the Netflix Original holiday special, <em>Angela\u2019s Christmas.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9 Story Media Group is a leading creator, producer and distributor of award-winning animated and live action content for audiences worldwide, including <em>Arthur, Blue\u2019s Clues &amp; You, Daniel Tiger\u2019s Neighborhood, Guess How Much I Love You, The Magic School Bus Rides Again<\/em>\u2026 just to name a few. Ms. Osborne has two Oscar Nominations, 17 Emmy Award wins, eight NAFTA nominations and so much more! Her influence on programming for&nbsp;youth and families&nbsp;is something to celebrate as she is a true leader in her field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rn9S-7ZFV6s\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Prior to joining 9 Story,&nbsp;Natalie&nbsp;served as Vice President of Acquisitions for Universal Pictures based in London where she initiated the acquisition and production of new IP.&nbsp;Natalie&nbsp;previously held the position of Vice President of Worldwide Children\u2019s Programming for NBC Universal, where she managed the worldwide sales and marketing rollout of the studio\u2019s children\u2019s programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Nathalia.jpg?resize=120%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5566\" width=\"120\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Nathalia.jpg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Nathalia.jpg?resize=768%2C960&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Nathalia.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A voting member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema &amp; Television,&nbsp;Natalie&nbsp;also served on the board of directors of Women in Film and Television\u2019s Toronto Chapter (WIFT-T).&nbsp; She is a&nbsp;2016 Canada\u2019s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner, an honor celebrating fearless female leaders, and a member of the prestigious International Women\u2019s Forum Canada.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interview by Nathalia Marie J., KIDS FIRST! 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