Media
MTV promotes senior VP from Paramount
Published Tuesday, Oct 31 2006, 14:39 GMT | By Joanne Oatts
MTV Networks UK & Ireland has promoted Heather Jones to senior vice president, managing director, music and comedy.
Formerly senior vice president and managing director of Paramount Comedy, Jones begins her new role on January 1, reporting to executive vice president, managing director Michiel Bakker.
Jones will be responsible for strategy through to production on the MTV, VH1 & TMF, and the Paramount Comedy channels.
While she will oversee overall direction of Paramount Comedy, a general manager will shortly be appointed for the day-to-day running of the comedy channels.
Michael Barry, senior vice president, music, will now report into Jones having previously reported to Bakker.
Formerly senior vice president and managing director of Paramount Comedy, Jones begins her new role on January 1, reporting to executive vice president, managing director Michiel Bakker.
Jones will be responsible for strategy through to production on the MTV, VH1 & TMF, and the Paramount Comedy channels.
While she will oversee overall direction of Paramount Comedy, a general manager will shortly be appointed for the day-to-day running of the comedy channels.
Michael Barry, senior vice president, music, will now report into Jones having previously reported to Bakker.
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