Turner snags VP post at NBC

Exec tops licensing division for Bravo, Oxygen

By DANIEL FRANKEL

Veteran NBC Universal exec Jennifer Turner has been named to the newly created position of VP, licensing and strategic partnerships for Bravo Media and Oxygen Media.

In her new post, Turner will be responsible for developing licensing and merchandising opportunities for the cable channels' brands, working closely with Bravo and Oxygen's programming, production, marketing and digital departments.

Previously, she was VP of drama programming at Universal Media Studios, where she spearheaded the creative production of houlong series including "Crossing Jordan," "The Black Donnellys" and "Friday Night Lights."

Turner's resume also includes a senior exec stint at ABC, where as director of current programming, she oversaw the creative execution of series including "Desperate Housewives," "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy."