NBC U turns to Turner for licensing

VP's strategies will benefit Bravo, Oxygen

By DANIEL FRANKEL

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

Turner will develop 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 hourlong 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."