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Russell M

TV Scheduling Programming Guru

Occupation:

Program Director

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Education Level:

Bachelor

Will Relocate:

YES

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Passionate television pro with extensive programming, scheduling, acquisition, development and research experience. Innovative, focused on winning, competitive, loyal, creative. Clear POV.

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

(Confidential) (Confidential) 2/2006 - Present
The WB Television Network (Confidential) 10/1994 - 2/2006
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

San Diego State University Political Science 1985 Bachelor Degree
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Highlights:

Spearheaded all scheduling and acquisitions for The WB. Directly responsible for all program planning across The WB dayparts. Work closely with CEO, President of Entertainment and other top executives to identify strategic opportunities, pioneering new models of programming exhibition such as wheel programming. Key member of planning and strategy team that led The WB to first year of profitability. Brainstormed and implemented scheduling stunts, events and theme nights, leading to increased ratings performance. Led and participated in initiatives to explore alternative methods of distribution including broadband and wireless. Developed/designed unique program roll-out strategies providing shows best opportunities to succeed. Designed specific trend analysis formats to forecast program opportunities and competitive vulnerabilities.

Companies I like:

MTV, Scripps, NBC Universal, ESPN, FOX, FOX Sports, TV Guide Gemstar, OMD, Publicis, Interpublic, McCann

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Direct Strategic Initiatives, to Maxmize ratings. Spearhead competitive and forward thinking analysis.
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