PBS SoCal Parent Company Appoints Tamara Gould Chief Content Officer
variety.comKatie Reul editor Tamara Gould has been named chief content officer for Public Media Group of Southern California, the parent company of public broadcasting outlets PBS SoCal, KCET and Link TV.
In her new position, Gould will report to PMGSC president and CEO Andrew Russell. She oversees a slate of responsibilities ranging from development to delivery.
Working under Gould’s purview is a team of content producers focused on magnifying stories from native SoCal communities. “Tamara Gould is an extraordinary talent and she brings a wealth of production experience and deep ties to public media,” Russell said, reflecting on how Gould’s hire aligns with the company’s goal of increasing content production. “She has great skill in building strategic collaborations with both local and national partners to support independent filmmakers and is an industry-recognized leader in the world of documentary storytelling.” Gould is entering the role following an 18-year tenure at ITVS, which helps incubate and fund independent documentary films, where she most recently served as head of co-productions and strategic partnerships.
The executive also helmed international initiatives at ITVS like the Global Perspectives Project and Women and Girls Lead Global.
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