Jennifer Turner Named Head Of TriStar Television

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Sony Pictures Television scripted executive Jennifer Turner has been named EVP of TriStar Television, effective immediately.

Turner will head Sony’s television label, reporting to Jason Clodfelter, co-president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. Turner, who will continue to be based in New York while also spending considerable time in Los Angeles, succeeds Kathryn Busby, who left in November to become President of Original Programming for Starz.In her new role, Turner will lead efforts on both coasts to find fresh perspectives and projects that align with the label’s mission to champion diverse, authentic characters and underrepresented voices.

At TriStar Television, Turner joins Christina Jokanovich, SVP, and Alex Villalta, Director, of TriStar Television.“In her nearly six years at Sony Pictures Television, Jennifer has been a standout and a strong leader on our current programming team,” said Clodfelter. “Her expertise in working with top level creative talent combined with her whip-smart instincts and passion for unique and impactful storytelling make her an excellent choice to lead the TriStar Television label.”Turner has strong programming and business background.

Most recently, she was SVP of Scripted Programming for SPT, overseeing creative for current series including The Good Doctor, The Blacklist, The Boys, For Life and Woke.Prior to that, Turner was VP, Licensing and Strategic Partnerships for NBC Universal, where she established business development departments for Bravo Media and Oxygen Media and was responsible for extending the networks’ brands into revenue-generating businesses.