Lionsgate Ups Starz Exec for Unscripted

Starz executive Alice Dickens-Koblin has been promoted to senior VP and head of unscripted programming for Starz and Lionsgate.

In her newly expanded role, Dickens-Koblin will lead the development and production of unscripted programming slates for both Lionsgate Television and Starz, including a lineup of docuseries, reality fare and lifestyle programming.

Prior to joining Starz earlier this year, Dickens-Koblin served as VP of series development at MTV, as well as VP of alternative programming for Warner Horizon Television. She began her career at Oxygen Network developing an producing both scripted and unscripted content.

“We’re thrilled to promote an executive from within the Starz ranks to this key leadership position in our television business,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “Alice is a talented executive with great programming skills and strong talent relationships who has already energized Starz’s unscripted slate, and she is ideally qualified to move our unscripted business company-wide to the next level.”