NBCUniversal Ups Rachel Smith to Executive VP of Unscripted Content, Lifestyle and Documentaries
variety.comJaden Thompson NBCUniversal has promoted Rachel Smith to executive vice president of unscripted content, lifestyle and documentaries.
Smith will helm the production of unscripted lifestyle, true crime, documentary and docuseries content development in addition to NBCU’s current programming across NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock.
Smith was serving in this role in an interim capacity before it was made permanent. Smith reports to Frances Berwick, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Rachel is an exceptional leader who has created many brand-defining original programs for NBCUniversal,” Berwick said. “Her expertise in storytelling and keen eye for intriguing personalities, arenas and trends, along with her deep relationships, make Rachel an excellent addition to our content leadership team.” Prior to this role, Smith was executive vice president of unscripted development for all lifestyle, crime and documentary programming for NBC.
Her work there has included “Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies,” “The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks,” “Queen’s Court” and “Paris in Love,” among other titles.
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