Robyn Lattaker-Johnson has joined Oprah Winfrey Network (Own) as its new head of unscripted development, programming and specials, the cable channel announced Thursday.
Most recently the head of content and development for Revolt Media & TV, Lattaker-Johnson will begin her position at Own on Monday, in which she will “focus on developing a variety of unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience.”
Reporting directly to Own president Tina Perry, Lattaker-Johnson takes over for longtime Own and Harpo Studios executive Jon Sinclair, who departed the Discovery-owned network at the end of 2019 to pursue other opportunities.
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Own’s current unscripted programming slate includes “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” “Ready to Love,” “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” “Family or Fiancé,” “Black Love,” “Black Women Own the Conversation” and “Love Goals.”
“Robyn is a seasoned executive with strong relationships, who understands our...
Most recently the head of content and development for Revolt Media & TV, Lattaker-Johnson will begin her position at Own on Monday, in which she will “focus on developing a variety of unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience.”
Reporting directly to Own president Tina Perry, Lattaker-Johnson takes over for longtime Own and Harpo Studios executive Jon Sinclair, who departed the Discovery-owned network at the end of 2019 to pursue other opportunities.
Also Read: Winter TV 2020: Premiere Dates for New and Returning Shows (Photos)
Own’s current unscripted programming slate includes “Iyanla: Fix My Life,” “Ready to Love,” “Love & Marriage: Huntsville,” “Family or Fiancé,” “Black Love,” “Black Women Own the Conversation” and “Love Goals.”
“Robyn is a seasoned executive with strong relationships, who understands our...
- 1/9/2020
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Own: Oprah Winfrey Network has hired Robyn Lattaker-Johnson to oversee its unscripted slate. She joins from Sean Combs’ Revolt Media & TV.
Lattaker-Johnson has been appointed Head of Own Unscripted Development, Programming & Specials, reporting to president Tina Perry.
She will focus on developing unscripted shows for the Discovery-backed network’s core African-American female audience. Lattaker-Johnson replaces Jon Sinclair, who departed the company at the end of 2019 to pursue other opportunities. Own’s unscripted slate includes shows such as Iyanla: Fix My Life, Ready To Love and Love & Marriage: Huntsville.
She was previously head of content and development at Combs’ company, where she oversaw original long form content across all linear and digital platforms, including programming and scheduling, acquisitions, physical production, talent and music. She was responsible for series including State of the Culture, Funny Af and Short and Fresh.
Most recently, Lattaker-Johnson had her own management and consulting business, managing a roster of production companies,...
Lattaker-Johnson has been appointed Head of Own Unscripted Development, Programming & Specials, reporting to president Tina Perry.
She will focus on developing unscripted shows for the Discovery-backed network’s core African-American female audience. Lattaker-Johnson replaces Jon Sinclair, who departed the company at the end of 2019 to pursue other opportunities. Own’s unscripted slate includes shows such as Iyanla: Fix My Life, Ready To Love and Love & Marriage: Huntsville.
She was previously head of content and development at Combs’ company, where she oversaw original long form content across all linear and digital platforms, including programming and scheduling, acquisitions, physical production, talent and music. She was responsible for series including State of the Culture, Funny Af and Short and Fresh.
Most recently, Lattaker-Johnson had her own management and consulting business, managing a roster of production companies,...
- 1/9/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The Oprah Winfrey Network has appointed Robyn Lattaker-Johnson as its new head of unscripted development, programming and specials.
In her new role, Lattaker-Johnson will focus on developing unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience, reporting to Own president Tina Perry. She is taking over the role from Jon Sinclair, who left the company at the end of 2019.
“Robyn is a seasoned executive with strong relationships, who understands our passionate audience and knows how to create and deliver unscripted shows that grab and hold viewers’ attention,” Perry said. “We are thrilled to have her join the team to deliver our next generation of unscripted hits.”
Lattaker-Johnson joins the network from Rrevolt Media & TV, where she was head of content and development, overseeing original long form content across all of Revolt’s linear and digital platforms. During her time with Revolt, Lattaker-Johnson launched several series including “State of the Culture,...
In her new role, Lattaker-Johnson will focus on developing unscripted programs for the network’s core African-American female audience, reporting to Own president Tina Perry. She is taking over the role from Jon Sinclair, who left the company at the end of 2019.
“Robyn is a seasoned executive with strong relationships, who understands our passionate audience and knows how to create and deliver unscripted shows that grab and hold viewers’ attention,” Perry said. “We are thrilled to have her join the team to deliver our next generation of unscripted hits.”
Lattaker-Johnson joins the network from Rrevolt Media & TV, where she was head of content and development, overseeing original long form content across all of Revolt’s linear and digital platforms. During her time with Revolt, Lattaker-Johnson launched several series including “State of the Culture,...
- 1/9/2020
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
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