AMC/SundanceTV Global Ups Patrick Connolly to SVP of Programming

AMC Networks International (AMCNI) has promoted Patrick Connolly to senior VP of programming for AMC/SundanceTV Global.

Most recently the VP of programming and scheduling for AMC/SundanceTV Global, Connolly will now be responsible for acquisitions, planning, global strategy and scheduling of linear and VOD programming, as well as promotion planning and on-air creative for AMC Global and SundanceTV Global. He also serves as executive producer of all film festival coverage for SundanceTV Global.

Connolly continues to report to Harold Gronenthal, executive VP of programming and operations at AMCNI.

“Patrick is a seasoned and talented veteran of the global television industry with expertise in programming acquisitions, planning and production across multiple genres,” commented Gronenthal. “This promotion recognizes his many contributions over the years and positions the company for even stronger growth in offering international audiences acclaimed linear and VOD content across AMC and SundanceTV Global.”