{"id":12448,"date":"2019-03-26T11:42:36","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev2.worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/tbs-tnt-hire-former-facebook-watch-mtv-exec\/"},"modified":"2019-03-26T11:46:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T15:46:21","slug":"tbs-tnt-hire-former-facebook-watch-mtv-exec","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldscreen.com\/tvreal\/tbs-tnt-hire-former-facebook-watch-mtv-exec\/","title":{"rendered":"TBS &amp; TNT Hire Former Facebook Watch &amp; MTV Exec"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TBS and TNT, both part of WarnerMedia Entertainment, have tapped former Facebook Watch and MTV exec Kristina Edwards for the role of VP of unscripted series.<\/p>\n<p>Edwards is based in Los Angeles and reports to Michael Bloom, senior VP of unscripted and series and live programming for TBS and TNT. The hire comes on the heels of both networks\u2019 relaunch of nonfiction programming with titles like James Corden\u2019s <em>Drop the Mic<\/em> and <em>Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker\u2019s Wild<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The upcoming live-event series<em> Chasing the Cure<\/em> hosted by Ann Curry\u2014which integrates live TV and digital platforms in a medical crowdsourcing initiative to help patients that suffer from rare, undiagnosed or misdiagnosed medical mysteries\u2014will further expand TNT\u2019s factual slate.<\/p>\n<p>Edwards joins TNT and TBS from Facebook Watch. In her role there, she was responsible for creative oversight and managing the platform\u2019s non-scripted projects, including Will Smith\u2019s <em>BucketList<\/em>, the platform\u2019s biggest launch to date. Prior to her position at Facebook Watch, Edwards served as a development consultant for Fuse and from 2010 to 2017, was MTV Network\u2019s VP of programming and development.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Kristina has distinguished herself with a successful track record of uncompromisingly bold and innovative series in addition to having an eye for creative talent,\u201d said Bloom. \u201cNot only is she driven by her passion for creative ideas, but she also understands how to evolve the content experience according to the needs of brands and audiences alike, which is also inherent in the way we create our shows. I\u2019ve known Kristina for years, love her energy and experience. 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