News of those who have landed a new job and hired in the media industry, or those who have had their contracts enhanced or extended.
AMC Networks President of SVOD Miguel Penella is expanding his role, adding AMC+ to the portfolio of subscription video on demand services he oversees, which includes Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC.
Jennifer Hightower has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, at Cox Enterprises effective from October 4th.
Diane Jurgens has been named Chief Information Officer of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced by Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Sony Music UK have announced the promotion of Dorothy Hui to Senior Vice President of Digital and Audience Development at 4th Floor Creative, the company’s central creative and strategy hub.
Pete Bevacqua has been promoted to Chairman, NBC Sports Group, it was confirmed by Mark Lazarus, Chairman NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
Meredith Corporation has announced that Dana Neves and Kevin James have been promoted to Local Media Group Senior Vice President roles, effective immediately.
Reece Parkinson will become the new host of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Drivetime Show (Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm), while Charlie Hedges will take over BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems (Saturdays from 4-7pm).
Calvin Sims will join CNN as executive vice president of Standards and Practices, reporting to Jeff Zucker, Chairman, WarnerMedia News and Sports, beginning his new role on September 30th.
Mary Sandberg Boyle has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager at Nexstar's Chicago based radio station, WGN Radio.
