GSN Taps Former Sky Executive as Programming Chief

SANTA MONICA, August 16: Former
Sky Networks executive Jamie Roberts is joining GSN as senior VP of
programming, effective August 21, reporting to Rich Cronin, the network’s
president and CEO.

Roberts is charged with
overseeing GSN’s production, development, acquisitions and program planning
departments. He will develop game shows and game-related programming in a range
of genres, including casino, documentaries, reality and panel series. He will
also be involved with GSN’s efforts in live participation TV.

“Jamie Roberts brings over
ten years of production and programming experience to the network, and that,
coupled with his thorough knowledge of European television formats made him the
ideal candidate for our programming chief,” said Cronin. “Roberts has developed
high-rated programs for Sky that include a diverse slate of genres from live
specials to reality series to game shows. We’re looking forward to having him
produce competition-related content that complements multiple media platforms
for GSN.”

Roberts spent a decade at
Sky Networks, most recently as head of production and development for
unscripted programming, operating out of London and Los Angeles. He is also a
former commissioning executive for Sky One.