Lionsgate Television Group Promotes Pair

Lionsgate has promoted Scott Herbst to head of scripted development for its television group and Jocelyn Sabo to senior VP of television.

Herbst is responsible for overseeing the development of Lionsgate scripted series across broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. He and his team are tasked with identifying and developing premium content for a range of buyers and leveraging the company’s production partnerships, including its 3 Arts Entertainment and Point Grey Pictures relationships. Before joining Lionsgate, Herbst served as VP of scripted programming for NBCU International, where he produced series like You, Me and the Apocalypse for NBC/Sky and Glitch for Netflix/Australia’s ABC.

Sabo helped shepherd the hit series Orange Is the New Black as well as Chasing Life at Freeform. Prior to Lionsgate, Sabo worked at Showtime Networks.

“We’re very proud to promote our star performers Scott and Jocelyn who have helped assemble an incredibly exciting, diverse and robust slate filled with unique and bold high-profile series for partners across the entire television spectrum,” said Lionsgate Television Group Chairman Kevin Beggs. “Their business savvy, unwavering passion for quality television and keen eye for fresh creative voices and storytelling makes them the perfect team to continue to drive our business into our next era of Lionsgate scripted television.”