Exclusive Updated with more names, refresh for latest: Details are starting to emerge about the major round of layoffs Tuesday at Paramount Global impacting about 800 employees in the U.S.
Headed into today’s reductions, there had been chatter about Paramount TV Studios possibly downsizing. The studio, led by Nicole Clemens, has remained independent from the larger CBS Studios as the two combined support operations in November 2022 by centralizing finance, law, production and casting.
Paramount TV Studios, which absorbed Paramount+’s scripted originals team in 2022, is now streamlining its programming operations by consolidating development and current under Head of Development Jana Helman, who will continue to report to studio president Clemens.
Leaving are Cheryl Bosnak, Ptvs’s EVP and Head of Current; Kate Gill, SVP Development; Julie Katchen, VP of Current; and Devin Crossfield, Manager, Development.
Also departing is Ptvs’ SVP and Head of Communications Dominic Pagone, who moved into...
Headed into today’s reductions, there had been chatter about Paramount TV Studios possibly downsizing. The studio, led by Nicole Clemens, has remained independent from the larger CBS Studios as the two combined support operations in November 2022 by centralizing finance, law, production and casting.
Paramount TV Studios, which absorbed Paramount+’s scripted originals team in 2022, is now streamlining its programming operations by consolidating development and current under Head of Development Jana Helman, who will continue to report to studio president Clemens.
Leaving are Cheryl Bosnak, Ptvs’s EVP and Head of Current; Kate Gill, SVP Development; Julie Katchen, VP of Current; and Devin Crossfield, Manager, Development.
Also departing is Ptvs’ SVP and Head of Communications Dominic Pagone, who moved into...
- 2/13/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Names of programming executives impacted by Tuesday’s layoffs across Paramount Global’s CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios are starting to emerge. As expected, all of them are on the Paramount TV Studios side, largely as a result of Paramount+’s scripted originals team being folded into that studio.
I hear the list includes former top current executive at Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures Television Kim Rozenfeld, who joined Ptvs in August as SVP Current Television. His exit stems from the restructuring; he was brought in for the role when the studio’s head of current, Cheryl Bosnak, added dual responsibilities as EVP and Head of Current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
As Paramount+ is phasing out its scripted original operation, with its studio suppliers taking charge of their development and series, Bosnak will now be focusing solely on her Ptvs portfolio, making the SVP position redundant.
I hear the list includes former top current executive at Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures Television Kim Rozenfeld, who joined Ptvs in August as SVP Current Television. His exit stems from the restructuring; he was brought in for the role when the studio’s head of current, Cheryl Bosnak, added dual responsibilities as EVP and Head of Current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
As Paramount+ is phasing out its scripted original operation, with its studio suppliers taking charge of their development and series, Bosnak will now be focusing solely on her Ptvs portfolio, making the SVP position redundant.
- 11/30/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Three weeks after the exit of David Nevins left a hole in the oversight of Paramount+ scripted originals, the void is yet to be filled. However, chatter about a restructuring of the operations along the lines laid out in Deadline’s piece on the day of Nevins’ departure announcement has been gaining momentum.
Also growing is speculation how CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios will align now that both are under the purview of George Cheeks, President & CEO, CBS and Cco, News & Sports, Paramount+. Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish stressed on the day of Nevins’ exit announcement that Paramount TV Studios “will continue to operate as a studio alongside CBS Studios,” but finding synergies is inevitable in cases like this one.
We should expect a clearer picture on both Paramount+ and CBS Studios/Paramount TV Studios in next couple of weeks, and it will likely involve layoffs.
As we reported earlier this month,...
Also growing is speculation how CBS Studios and Paramount TV Studios will align now that both are under the purview of George Cheeks, President & CEO, CBS and Cco, News & Sports, Paramount+. Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakish stressed on the day of Nevins’ exit announcement that Paramount TV Studios “will continue to operate as a studio alongside CBS Studios,” but finding synergies is inevitable in cases like this one.
We should expect a clearer picture on both Paramount+ and CBS Studios/Paramount TV Studios in next couple of weeks, and it will likely involve layoffs.
As we reported earlier this month,...
- 10/29/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva and Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Television Studios has named Kim Rozenfeld as its new senior vice president of current television, the studio announced Thursday. In his latest role, Rozenfeld will oversee scripted projects for the television studio and for Paramount+. He will report to Cheryl Bosnak, executive vice president and head of current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
“I am delighted to welcome Kim to the Paramount Television Studios and the Paramount+ teams,” Bosnak said in a statement. “Kim brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, and he has a deep understanding of television in all its forms today. We are excited to have him across multiple projects.”
Before joining Paramount Television Studios, Rozenfeld was president of Half Full Studios, where he developed scripted and nonfiction series such as the Apple TV docuseries “Home.” He also created “Watch the Sound” with Grammy and Academy Award-winning producer Mark Ronson.
In addition, Rozenfeld was...
“I am delighted to welcome Kim to the Paramount Television Studios and the Paramount+ teams,” Bosnak said in a statement. “Kim brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, and he has a deep understanding of television in all its forms today. We are excited to have him across multiple projects.”
Before joining Paramount Television Studios, Rozenfeld was president of Half Full Studios, where he developed scripted and nonfiction series such as the Apple TV docuseries “Home.” He also created “Watch the Sound” with Grammy and Academy Award-winning producer Mark Ronson.
In addition, Rozenfeld was...
- 8/25/2022
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Former top current executive at Apple TV+ and Sony Pictures Television Kim Rozenfeld has been tapped as SVP Current Television for Paramount Television Studios. He will oversee scripted projects for both the television studio and for Paramount +, reporting to Cheryl Bosnak, EVP and Head of Current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
Rozenfeld most recently was President of his own production company, Half Full Studios, where he produced scripted and nonfiction series under a first-look with Apple TV+, including the streamer’s docuseries Home. Under his Half Full banner, Rozenfeld also created Watch the Sound with Oscar and Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson.
Rozenfeld segued to a producing deal after serving as Apple TV+’s Head of Current Programming and Nonfiction Development at launch. He oversaw all scripted and nonfiction series and all the Oprah Winfrey content. Rozenfeld joined Apple after a run as EVP Scripted Programs for Sony Pictures Television,...
Rozenfeld most recently was President of his own production company, Half Full Studios, where he produced scripted and nonfiction series under a first-look with Apple TV+, including the streamer’s docuseries Home. Under his Half Full banner, Rozenfeld also created Watch the Sound with Oscar and Grammy-winning producer Mark Ronson.
Rozenfeld segued to a producing deal after serving as Apple TV+’s Head of Current Programming and Nonfiction Development at launch. He oversaw all scripted and nonfiction series and all the Oprah Winfrey content. Rozenfeld joined Apple after a run as EVP Scripted Programs for Sony Pictures Television,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Television Studios has hired Kim Rozenfeld as senior vice president, current television, the company announced Thursday.
In his new role, Rozenfeld will oversee scripted projects for both the television studio and for Paramount+. He will report to Cheryl Bosnak, executive vice president and head of Current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
“I am delighted to welcome Kim to the Paramount Television Studios and the Paramount+ teams,” Bosnak said in a statement. “Kim brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, and he has a deep understanding of television in all its forms today. We are excited to have him across multiple projects.”
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Prior to joining Paramount Television Studios, Rozenfeld was president of Half Full Studios, where he produced scripted and nonfiction series including Apple TV’s docuseries “Home.” Under his Half Full banner,...
In his new role, Rozenfeld will oversee scripted projects for both the television studio and for Paramount+. He will report to Cheryl Bosnak, executive vice president and head of Current for Paramount Television Studios and Paramount+.
“I am delighted to welcome Kim to the Paramount Television Studios and the Paramount+ teams,” Bosnak said in a statement. “Kim brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, and he has a deep understanding of television in all its forms today. We are excited to have him across multiple projects.”
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- 8/25/2022
- by Brandon Katz
- The Wrap
Paramount Television Studios has promoted Jenna Santoianni, Cheryl Bosnak, and Erika Kirkwood.
Jenna Santoianni has been upped to executive vice president of Paramount Television Studios after previously serving as executive vice president and head of development. She will continue to lead development at Ptvs but will now also oversee daily operations at the studio.
Bosnak, executive vice president and head of current programming at Ptvs, will now also oversee current programming at Paramount Plus as executive vice president and head of current for the streamer. Kirkwood, senior vice president of business affairs for Ptvs, has been promoted to executive vice president and head of business affairs. All three will report to Ptvs president Nicole Clemens.
“Jenna, Cheryl and Erika have each earned these elevated and expanded roles through their indispensable and pivotal leadership, and I am truly pleased to see them advance in our company,” Clemens said. “Paramount Television Studios...
Jenna Santoianni has been upped to executive vice president of Paramount Television Studios after previously serving as executive vice president and head of development. She will continue to lead development at Ptvs but will now also oversee daily operations at the studio.
Bosnak, executive vice president and head of current programming at Ptvs, will now also oversee current programming at Paramount Plus as executive vice president and head of current for the streamer. Kirkwood, senior vice president of business affairs for Ptvs, has been promoted to executive vice president and head of business affairs. All three will report to Ptvs president Nicole Clemens.
“Jenna, Cheryl and Erika have each earned these elevated and expanded roles through their indispensable and pivotal leadership, and I am truly pleased to see them advance in our company,” Clemens said. “Paramount Television Studios...
- 11/16/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has adjusted the moniker of its television production unit.
As of Tuesday, Paramount Television has been renamed Paramount Television Studios. That lines up from a brand perspective with the existing CBS Television Studios operation, which is much larger than its counterpart. The move is understood to be an effort to end confusion in the marketplace between the production unit and the Paramount Network cable channel that is run out of New York.
The name change comes on the heels of the closing of the merger of Viacom and CBS Corp. in December. The impetus for the change was the increase in the number of instances when viewers and industryites — and even ViacomCBS senior managers — mistook Paramount Television for the New York-based Paramount Network cable channel, or the other way around.
There had been speculation in the industry that some form of consolidation between Paramount TV and CBS Television Studios was inevitable.
As of Tuesday, Paramount Television has been renamed Paramount Television Studios. That lines up from a brand perspective with the existing CBS Television Studios operation, which is much larger than its counterpart. The move is understood to be an effort to end confusion in the marketplace between the production unit and the Paramount Network cable channel that is run out of New York.
The name change comes on the heels of the closing of the merger of Viacom and CBS Corp. in December. The impetus for the change was the increase in the number of instances when viewers and industryites — and even ViacomCBS senior managers — mistook Paramount Television for the New York-based Paramount Network cable channel, or the other way around.
There had been speculation in the industry that some form of consolidation between Paramount TV and CBS Television Studios was inevitable.
- 1/14/2020
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Television has added the word “Studios” to its title and has unveiled a new logo for the division (see above).
“We felt it was necessary that our name reflect our function as an independent studio within the ViacomCBS company, as well as to our external partners in the industry,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television Studios.
The change comes on the heels of a successful period of expansion for the division and the addition of several seasoned execs to the leadership roster. They include Jenna Santoianni, Executive Vice President of Development and Executive Vice President Cheryl Bosnak, who was hired to oversee the newly-created Current Department. Paramount Television Studios also has recently promoted Debra Bergman to Executive Vice President of Production and Ken Basin to Executive Vice President and Head of Business Affairs.
Paramount Television Studios’ current series roster includes Jack Ryan for Amazon, Catch-22 and Looking for Alaska for Hulu,...
“We felt it was necessary that our name reflect our function as an independent studio within the ViacomCBS company, as well as to our external partners in the industry,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television Studios.
The change comes on the heels of a successful period of expansion for the division and the addition of several seasoned execs to the leadership roster. They include Jenna Santoianni, Executive Vice President of Development and Executive Vice President Cheryl Bosnak, who was hired to oversee the newly-created Current Department. Paramount Television Studios also has recently promoted Debra Bergman to Executive Vice President of Production and Ken Basin to Executive Vice President and Head of Business Affairs.
Paramount Television Studios’ current series roster includes Jack Ryan for Amazon, Catch-22 and Looking for Alaska for Hulu,...
- 1/14/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Television has its first Svp Strategic Marketing. Industry veteran Victoria Chew takes on the new position, working with Paramount Television Distribution to create and develop custom marketing assets and strategies to support development, distribution and licensing sales.
The studio said the new post was created to work with distribution partners on growing Paramount TV’s franchises and brand. Chew will report to Cheryl Bosnak, Evp and Head of Current.
“Victoria is a seasoned TV executive who brings an impressive track record of innovative, out-of-the box, marketing campaigns effectively executed to drive revenue and promotion,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television. “She is sure to be a huge value add in helping to drive the marketing behind our shows.”
Chew most recently served as Svp Marketing at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Studios, where she directed marketing operations across all ancillary platforms with the goal of building the studio brand and...
The studio said the new post was created to work with distribution partners on growing Paramount TV’s franchises and brand. Chew will report to Cheryl Bosnak, Evp and Head of Current.
“Victoria is a seasoned TV executive who brings an impressive track record of innovative, out-of-the box, marketing campaigns effectively executed to drive revenue and promotion,” said Nicole Clemens, President of Paramount Television. “She is sure to be a huge value add in helping to drive the marketing behind our shows.”
Chew most recently served as Svp Marketing at NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Studios, where she directed marketing operations across all ancillary platforms with the goal of building the studio brand and...
- 9/4/2019
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Television has added Rob Ortiz, Brian Agboh and Julie Katchen Swidler to its executive team.
Ortiz joins as Senior Vice President of Physical Production. With an extensive background as a Producer/Unit Production Manager in both television and features, Ortiz’s credits include Titans, Salvation, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Beguiled, among others. He began his new role in the Hollywood office on June 17; he’ll report to Debra Bergman, Head of Physical Production.
Katchen Swidler joins as Director on the newly-formed Current team, and will report to Cheryl Bosnak, Executive Vice President and Head of Current Programming. Katchen Swidler most recently served as Manager of Current Programming at Freeform where she was the covering executive on shows including Good Trouble, The Fosters and Pretty Little Liars. She starts June 24.
Agboh will be Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, reporting to Ken Basin, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs.
Ortiz joins as Senior Vice President of Physical Production. With an extensive background as a Producer/Unit Production Manager in both television and features, Ortiz’s credits include Titans, Salvation, NCIS: New Orleans, and The Beguiled, among others. He began his new role in the Hollywood office on June 17; he’ll report to Debra Bergman, Head of Physical Production.
Katchen Swidler joins as Director on the newly-formed Current team, and will report to Cheryl Bosnak, Executive Vice President and Head of Current Programming. Katchen Swidler most recently served as Manager of Current Programming at Freeform where she was the covering executive on shows including Good Trouble, The Fosters and Pretty Little Liars. She starts June 24.
Agboh will be Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, reporting to Ken Basin, Executive Vice President of Business Affairs.
- 6/19/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Television has made three new hires for its executive leadership team, naming Rob Ortiz as its new senior vice president of physical production, Brian Agboh as senior vice president of business affairs, and Julie Katchen Swidler as director of Paramount TV’s newly created current team.
“I’m so excited to welcome these new valuable executives to Paramount,” said Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens in a statement. “It thrills me to see my department heads attracting and building such solid teams as we continue to evolve the studio.”
Ortiz, who now reports to head of physical production Debra Bergman, has an extensive background as a producer and unit production manager in TV and film. Series he has worked on include “Titans,” “Salvation,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Beguiled,” “American Ultra,” “Homefront,” and others. Previously based in New York, he is now working out of Paramount’s L.A. office.
Agboh,...
“I’m so excited to welcome these new valuable executives to Paramount,” said Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens in a statement. “It thrills me to see my department heads attracting and building such solid teams as we continue to evolve the studio.”
Ortiz, who now reports to head of physical production Debra Bergman, has an extensive background as a producer and unit production manager in TV and film. Series he has worked on include “Titans,” “Salvation,” “NCIS: New Orleans,” “The Beguiled,” “American Ultra,” “Homefront,” and others. Previously based in New York, he is now working out of Paramount’s L.A. office.
Agboh,...
- 6/19/2019
- by Elaine Low
- Variety Film + TV
Paramount Television has promoted Ken Basin to head of business affairs following the departure of David Goldman, the studio announced on Wednesday.
Goldman, who was promoted to head of business affairs last year, has stepped down from his post to “pursue other opportunities,” the studio said. Basin will step in for Goldman and take lead of the division just months after rising to the executive vice president level in January.
“Ken is an indispensable part of our team–a brilliant mind and great leader–and I couldn’t be more excited to have him oversee this arm of our division,” said Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens, to whom Basin will now report.
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The move continues the executive shake-up at the studio under the leadership of Clemens, who was named president of Paramount Television in September...
Goldman, who was promoted to head of business affairs last year, has stepped down from his post to “pursue other opportunities,” the studio said. Basin will step in for Goldman and take lead of the division just months after rising to the executive vice president level in January.
“Ken is an indispensable part of our team–a brilliant mind and great leader–and I couldn’t be more excited to have him oversee this arm of our division,” said Paramount TV president Nicole Clemens, to whom Basin will now report.
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The move continues the executive shake-up at the studio under the leadership of Clemens, who was named president of Paramount Television in September...
- 4/25/2019
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
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