CW Names Rebekah Dopp Distribution EVP

The CW today appointed Rebekah Dopp executive vice president of distribution, strategy and affiliate relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the network’s distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners.

She begins her new duties immediately and reports to Dana Zimmer, Nexstar Media Group president and chief distribution and strategy, and Dennis Miller, president of The CW Network.

Zimmer said: “Rebekah is a leader and strategic thinker who will bring an incredible skill set to The CW. She has both the depth and breadth of experience in the linear broadcast, digital, and streaming world, and will be a formidable presence leading the distribution of The CW Network.”

Miller said: “I’m excited to begin working with Rebekah as she assumes her new role. She understands the industry and is extremely familiar with our network partners — she will be a huge asset for The CW as we begin discussing the evolution of our programming with them.”

Throughout her career, Dopp has led and worked with a variety of linear, digital and technology teams to develop new and innovative brands, products and services. She joins Nexstar from Google, where she was the global head of diversity, equity, and inclusion, brand and reputation. Prior to Google, Dopp worked at CBS Television and HBO and held multiple executive roles in affiliate relations.

She graduated from The College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a concentration in finance.