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James Blue Steps Down As Head of Smithsonian Channel

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EXCLUSIVE: James F. Blue III is leaving Paramount Global after a year and a half as SVP and Head of Smithsonian Channel.

He just informed his staff of his decision in an internal memo (You can read it below). Blue did not specify what his plans for the future are but, according to sources, the former PBS NewsHour and Nightline producer would likely return to the news field where he has spent most of his career to date.Blue’s note was accompanied by a company email by Chris McCarthy, President & CEO of Paramount Global’s Media Networks; Nina L.

Diaz,  CCO and president of content for MTV Entertainment Group; and Keyes Hill-Edgar, COO, Paramount Media Networks & MTV Entertainment Studios.

In it, they thanked Blue for his contributions and indicated that there will be no immediate replacement.“Because of our deeply talented bench, we won’t miss a beat: We have asked Pam Aguilar, who has been leading content, and the rest of the business support team, to step up in this time of transition.

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