CBS Names Eric Kim Head Of Current Programs, Succeeding Amy Reisenbach

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EXCLUSIVE: CBS’ SVP Current Programs Eric Kim has been promoted to EVP and head of the current department for the broadcast network and sibling CBS Studios.

He succeeds in the role Amy Reisenbach who was recently upped to President of CBS Entertainment. Kim will report to Reisenbach and David Stapf, President of CBS Studios — who both held the top CBS current programming job before taking on their current positions In his new role as EVP Current Programs, Kim will oversee current primetime and daytime programming on the network and for the studio.

He has been at CBS since 2011. “I’ve worked closely with Eric for over a decade and have always been impressed with his incredible programming instincts, skill in working with showrunners on our biggest hit shows and strong relationships throughout the creative community,” Reisenbach said.

Added Stapf, “Eric’s creative instincts and his ability to champion new writers and producers complement his strong relationships with established showrunners, making him an exceptional executive.” Since joining CBS, Kim has overseen production on comedy and drama series such as Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International and CSI.