Warner Bros. Television Group Promotes Jay Levine

BURBANK: Jay Levine, formerly the VP of business planning for Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG), has been upped to the post of senior VP of business and strategic planning.

In his newly expanded role, Levine will continue to work with the business development and strategic planning department on financial planning, growth initiatives, new business development and potential acquisitions for the TV Group. He will still be working under Craig Hunegs, the company’s executive VP.

In 2009 Levine joined WBTVG, where he has assisted with deals involving companies such as Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Alloy Entertainment. He previously worked for The Walt Disney Company, ESPN.com and Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc.

"In just a few short years, Jay has become a key member of our senior team in the television group," said Hunegs. "As we continue to reengineer our business by creating and evolving new distribution strategies, windows and licensing models, Jay’s business acumen and keen instincts have been invaluable. We look forward to his continued contributions to our group."