Rarely has a high-level TV-exec job opening been announced quite so loudly. When NBCUniversal pulled the trigger a massive reorganization of its television business last week, the company made clea…
of its television business last week, the company made clear that one key position in the new structure had yet to be filled — a new head of entertainment programming who would oversee creative decisions for NBC, cable channels including USA and Bravo, and fledgling streaming service Peacock. A version of that role had, asreported prior to the reorg, been offered to Netflix local-language originals chief Bela Bajaria, who turned it down.
The internal name most commonly being surfaced is that of Pearlena Igbokwe, president of Universal Television. A highly regarded creative executive, Igbokwe runs a studio that has produced multiple series for outside streamers, most recently “Little America” for Apple TV Plus, “Four Weddings and a Funeral” for Hulu, and “Russian Doll” for Netflix. Igbokwe also previously served as head of drama development at NBC, so she understands the inner working of the still-valuable broadcast network.
Another name now being floated is that of Kevin Reilly, who just last week was pushed out as head of content for HBO Max and the Turner cable networks. Hiring Reilly wold do nothing to immediately improve upper-level diversity at NBCUniversal following the exit of NBC Entertainment chairman Paul Telegdy amid allegations of racist, sexist, and homophobic behavior.
Other executives are believed to be under consideration as well. No decision has yet been made regarding who will fill the vacant position. An NBCU spokesperson declined to comment.
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