BET Taps Tiffany Lea Williams to Lead Unscripted

BET has appointed Tiffany Lea Williams as executive VP of unscripted programming and development, having previously served as senior VP of unscripted programming and development at MTV.

Williams will lead all of BET’s unscripted programming functions, including development, casting and production for the BET linear channel as well as BET+. During her tenure at MTV, Williams was instrumental in the development and reinvigoration of a number of unscripted prime-time series and spin-offs, including Are You the One?, Ex on the Beach, Catfish, The Challenge, The Challenge: Champs vs Stars, Teen Mom OG, Teen Mom 2 and Teen Mom Young and Pregnant.

“Tiffany has worked within the ViacomCBS family for more than a decade, bringing a wealth of relevant and valuable experience home to BET,” said to BET President Scott Mills, to whom Williams will report. “She’ll have a tremendous impact on BET’s programming portfolio. Unscripted is a key pillar of our cross-platform content strategy to deliver the unfiltered authenticity of the black experience to our audiences. Tiffany’s proven track record in delivering hits uniquely positions the BET brand to deliver on its longstanding commitment to be the premier destination for unscripted black content.”

“BET has always been the leading brand for black content, and I am excited to be back as we begin to create the next chapter of the BET brand story,” added Williams. “With BET and BET+, there’s an unparalleled opportunity to tell authentic black stories to a wide-reaching and diverse audience. I’m thrilled to be at the helm to further BET’s commitment to engage, empower and entertain our community.”