Lifetime Taps Hillman for Reality Programming Role

LOS ANGELES, January 17: Lifetime Networks has promoted
David Hillman to VP of reality programming, based in the company’s Los Angeles
office.

In his new position, Hillman will continue to be responsible
for developing and overseeing reality programming at the network. He will
report to Jessica Samet, the senior VP of reality programming.

Hillman’s promotion comes after playing a key role in the
launch of Lifetime’s new reality series How to Look Good Naked. Other shows he oversees include Matched
in Manhattan, Top This Party:
Orange County and Top This Party:
Las Vegas. Hillman joined the company in
February 2005 as the senior director of reality programming.

"David is an invaluable member of the reality
programming team,” said Samet. “He's a seasoned and sharp executive with a
wealth of unscripted programming experience. This promotion is richly
deserved."

−By Ned Berke