Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors has confirmed that it has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board.
Hired
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.
Nexstar Names John Lewis as GM & CP of its Raleigh Operations
Nexstar has announced that it has promoted John Lewis to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Raleigh, NC.
Tina Sharkey Elected to PBS Board of Directors
PBS has announced that the co-founder of Brandless, Tina Sharkey has been elected to serve as a member of its Board of Directors.
Michael Smith Named Chief Marketing Officer at NPR
Michael Smith, a renowned brand marketing expert who most recently worked with Scripps Networks, will become NPR's head marketer it has been announced.
Frank Volpicella Named News Director at KOKI FOX23
Cox Media Group has named Frank Volpicella as its News Director, leading news operations for KOKI/Fox23 in Tulsa Oklahoma.
Terms of Two BBC Non-Executive Directors Extended
The BBC has confirmed that Tom Ilube and Ian Hargreaves have had their term extended as Non-Executive Directors on the BBC’s Board until April 2023.
WarnerMedia Hires Jason Kilar as CEO
Hulu founder, Jason Kilar has been named CEO of WarnerMedia, effective May 1st, reporting to John Stankey, AT&T’s President and Chief Operating Officer.
Liana Brackett to Host ‘Weather Today’ at Weekends
The Weather Channel has confirmed that Meteorologist Liana Brackett will be the weekend host for Quibi’s new show, 'Weather Today'.
Louisa Compton Appointed Channel 4’s Head of News
Channel 4’s Director of Programmes Ian Katz has today appointed Louisa Compton as Head of News and Current Affairs, replacing Dorothy Byrne who announced she was stepping down from the role earlier this month.