AMC Networks’ Head of Unscripted Steps Down

Eliot Goldberg, AMC Networks’ executive VP of nonfiction and alternative programming for AMC, Sundance TV and BBC America, is stepping down after more than six years in the role, to be replaced by Marco Bresaz.

Goldberg, who joined AMC in 2013, has guided and overseen an expansion of nonfiction programming at AMC, BBC America and Sundance TV in recent years through original series ranging from late-night talk to true-crime docuseries, the Visionaries pop culture documentary franchise, travel docuseries and special event programming.

Bresaz, senior VP of nonfiction and alternative programming, will lead the nonfiction programming group going forward. Bresaz joined the company in 2010 as VP of original programming and development for Sundance TV, and in 2013, moved over to AMC to join the network’s nonfiction and alternative programming team.

The group also includes Kelly Nash, who was recently promoted to VP of nonfiction and alternative programming and will now oversee the West Coast team.

“Eliot has driven AMC’s unscripted slate with infectious energy and passion. Not only has he set a high creative bar, he has also embodied what it means to be a great leader, across many of our brands and businesses,” said Sarah Barnett, president of AMC Networks Entertainment Group and AMC Studios. “We are very grateful for everything he has done here, will miss him hugely, and know he will go on to do wonderful things.”

“Coming off the critically acclaimed Preppy Murder docuseries, which was a very personal project for me, and a string of successful premium documentary and unscripted series, it felt like the right time to make a transition,” Goldberg said. “This has been my dream job and I can honestly say I have achieved everything I came here to do. I am enormously proud of the strength of the nonfiction team I leave behind and the quality of original programming on three amazing brands—from the Emmy-nominated Talking Dead to the pop culture documentary series Visionaries to our numerous true crime docuseries. I am especially proud of the incredible array of world-class talent and creators we’ve been able to attract including James Cameron, Eli Roth, Questlove and Black Thought, Robert Redford, Leonardo DiCaprio, Alex Gibney, Joe Berlinger and so many others. As much as I have absolutely adored programming for these incredible brands at AMC Networks, I am excited to explore new opportunities in this rapidly changing media landscape.”