Tom Zappala, a TV industry veteran with over 30 years of programming and production leadership experience under his belt, has been tapped as the head of programming for Scripps’ national networks business. Effective Jan. 25, Zappala will be responsible for developing and executing new programming strategies at the nation’s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster and will report directly to CEO and head of entertainment Jonathan Katz.
“Tom is one of the most versatile and creative programmers in the media business today, on any platform,” Katz said in a statement. “His breadth of experience makes him exceptionally qualified to lead our programming efforts as we bring our national networks businesses together. I’ve always envied the companies that were lucky enough to leverage Tom’s talents, and now I’m thrilled that he’s part of our team.” Some of those entertainment giants in Zappala’s résumé include serving as the executive vice...
“Tom is one of the most versatile and creative programmers in the media business today, on any platform,” Katz said in a statement. “His breadth of experience makes him exceptionally qualified to lead our programming efforts as we bring our national networks businesses together. I’ve always envied the companies that were lucky enough to leverage Tom’s talents, and now I’m thrilled that he’s part of our team.” Some of those entertainment giants in Zappala’s résumé include serving as the executive vice...
- 1/11/2021
- by Mónica Marie Zorrilla
- Variety Film + TV
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