Aurora Media Worldwide Hires to Boost Originals Development

Aurora Media Worldwide, part of All3Media, has tapped Bianca Schwartz as executive producer of originals to increase its capability in originals and factual entertainment.

Schwartz brings over 15 years of experience in the U.S. and the U.K. to the role, having worked at companies such as Monkey Kingdom US, Forge Media and WME. She joins Aurora from The Story Lab US, where she spent two years as VP of unscripted television.

Over her career, Schwartz has developed and sold shows to various streamers and broadcast networks, including Amazon, Disney+, HBO Max, Roku and discovery+. At Story Lab US, she also worked with brands such as P&G, LVMH, Coke, Crayola, Burberry and Jaguar Land Rover to help them navigate entertainment solutions.

At Aurora, she will lead originals creative development and focus on working with existing clients. She will reports to Barry Flanigan, chief strategy officer.

“Bianca has an extensive track record of delivering extremely high-quality, narrative-led content, working with some of the most innovative and exciting brands around,” Flanagan said. “Her skills are an excellent fit with Aurora’s strength in formatting and producing original and innovative, international content. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team.”

Schwartz added, “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Aurora Media Worldwide to lead its expansion into originals and factual entertainment. Aurora Media’s ability to create award-winning premium live content alongside their incredible access in the world of sports and beyond makes this an exciting opportunity to tell compelling and authentic stories that resonate globally.”