Fox Elevates Waterman, Oh to VPs of Current Programming

Two former directors will oversee all production of new, returning series

By Marisa Guthrie -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/27/2010 10:12:22 AM

Fox has elevated Shana C. Waterman and James Oh from directors to vice presidents of current programming. The promotions were announced Wednesday (Jan. 27), by entertainment president Kevin Reilly and Marcy Ross, executive VP of current programming.  

Oh and Waterman will oversee all aspects of production and serve as the primary creative advisers for the network's new and returning series. They will report to Ross.

Additionally, David Sleven, who was previously manager of comedy development, has been appointed director of current programming, also reporting to Ross. 

"With the level of competition today, it's more important than ever that we invest in top-notch talent to ensure that our programming remains innovative and relevant," Reilly said in a statement. "It's thanks in part to the tremendous dedication and creativity of our current programming team that Fox just notched its first fall season win."