Discovery Adds Regional Production, Development VP

SILVER SPRING: Sean Atkins is set to join Discovery Studios as VP of West Coast production and development on February 17. 

He will oversee West Coast operations for Discovery Studios from its Los Angeles office, reporting to Carole Tomko, the president of Discovery Studios. In addition to managing day-to-day activities, Atkins will supervise West Coast development and production of series, specials and content for Discovery Studios clients. He’ll also serve as a key liaison with Discovery Communications’ Los Angeles-based networks TLC, Planet Green and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network.

Atkins comes to Discovery from HBO, where he was senior VP of digital media. Prior to HBO, Atkins was head of development and programming for Yahoo!, and earlier in his career held posts at A. Smith and Co., Warner Bros., Vulcan Programming and Disney Channel.

Tomko commented: "Sean’s combination of creative skills and business experience make him the perfect West Coast lead for Discovery Studios. He will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our Los Angeles office and Discovery Studios’ overall West Coast footprint."