Fox Promotes Waterman to SVP of Current Programming

Gains more responsibility in overseeing production for new and returning series

By Lindsay Rubino -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/17/2012 2:15:57 PM

Fox Broadcasting Co. has promoted Shana C. Waterman to senior VP of current programming.

Previously VP of current programming, Waterman will gain more responsibility in her new role, leading production and acting as creative adviser for Fox's new and returning series, including Glee, Fringe, Raising Hope and the new series The Mindy Project, among others. She will continue to report to Marcy Ross, executive VP of current programming.

"Shana is a top-flight programming executive and a self-starter, as evidenced by the resounding success of the Fox Innovators Program. She executed above and beyond on every level," said Kevin Reilly, chairman of entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Co.

Waterman also led the creation of the Fox Innovators Group, a program that encourages entrepreneurial thinking within the company. Prior to joining Fox in 2006 as a director of current programming, Waterman served as manager of development at Timberman/Beverly Productions.