Engel Entertainment Taps Discovery Channel Alum

Former Discovery Channel executive Stephanie Angelides has joined New York-based Engel Entertainment as executive VP.

In her new role, Angelides will be responsible for overseeing the company’s unscripted programming and feature documentary slates. Prior to joining Engel, she worked at Discovery Channel, Leftfield Entertainment and all3media’s Optomen Productions.

Engel Entertainment President Steven Engel said, “We’re thrilled to have a leader with Stephanie’s track record on board. She is brimming with creative ideas, and we know that our broadcast partners will enjoy working with her to develop successful series.

“Stephanie has produced programming for FOX, ID, Discovery and Nat Geo WILD, among others. Her rich and varied experience will be a tremendous asset to our company.”

Angelides added: “I am excited to be joining the Engel Entertainment team. I believe this is a time of opportunity in this industry and to be a part of a shop that is nimble and produces content across multiple platforms is thrilling for a creative. We already have a number of projects in development that will expand Engel’s presence across cable and OTT platforms.”