Michael Wright Promoted to President for Trio of Turner Channels

LOS ANGELES: Michael Wright has been upped to president and head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Wright continues to oversee all programming and scheduling for TNT and TBS, along with original programming for TCM and original content for all three networks’ digital extensions. He is based in Los Angeles, reporting to Steve Koonin, the president of Turner Entertainment Networks. Wright was most recently the executive VP and head of programming for the three networks.

"Michael Wright has been an essential factor in the success of TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies," said Koonin. "Michael’s relationships with creative talent, his eye for storytelling, his deep understanding of each network’s unique brand voice and his ability to assemble and lead an extraordinary team have all combined to empower us within the industry. Michael is a great programmer and partner, and I look forward to working with him on shaping the multi-screen future of our business."

"I’ve worked at Turner for a decade, and the company continues to be a place where people are passionate about creating great programming,” Wright added. “This is a fast-changing, dynamic industry, and I’m excited about building on the strengths of our networks.”