Fox Ups Waterman To SVP, Current Programming

Fox Broadcasting Co. today elevated Shana C. Waterman to senior vice president, current programming. In this role, Waterman will assume more senior responsibility in overseeing production and serving as a primary creative adviser for Fox’s new and returning series. Her program slate has included Glee, Fringe, Family Guy, American Dad, Raising Hope, House and The Mindy Project. She will continue to report to Marcy Ross, the network’s EVP of current programming.

Previously VP of current programming, Waterman took a lead role in producing the company’s inaugural Seizing Opportunities Forum, spurring dialogue among Fox’s creative partners about shifting audience demographics. In addition, she spearheaded the Fox Innovators Group (FIG), the network’s internal think tank-style program designed to foster entrepreneurial thinking and innovation among employees.

Prior to joining Fox as director of current programming in 2006, Waterman was a manager of development at Timberman/Beverly Productions. She is a graduate of Yale College and Yale Law School.