Yolanda T. Cochran Joins ViacomCBS Kids & Family

ViacomCBS has named Yolanda T. Cochran senior VP of live-action long-form production for ViacomCBS Kids & Family Entertainment Group.

In her new role, Cochran will be responsible for managing all aspects of live-action physical production for the Nickelodeon brands—Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., TeenNick and Nicktoons—and for the Gen Z-focused brand Awesomeness. Her remit will include budgeting, scheduling, location scouting and staffing, while working closely with producers and key department heads. Based in Hollywood, Cochran will report to Megan Ring, executive VP of production at ViacomCBS.

Cochran joins the ViacomCBS Kids & Family Entertainment Group from Freeform, where she most recently served as VP of production. Cochran previously served as executive VP of physical production at Alcon Entertainment. She is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, Television Academy of Arts & Sciences, Board of Directors of the Producers Guild of America and National Co-Chair of the PGA’s Women’s Impact Network (WIN).

Ring said: “Yolanda is a talented producer and creative executive known for bringing bold, original stories and important voices to the screen. Her considerable expertise in production will only strengthen our ability to make content that truly resonates with young audiences and families. I’m also excited to welcome Yolanda for her incredible advocacy in addressing gender and race inequality in entertainment—leadership that will help reinforce our own commitment to greater diversity and inclusion.”