Posted: Tue., Mar. 31, 2009, 5:11pm PT

Universal Cable has a need for Reed

Exec named VP of current and development

By Daniel Frankel

Reed

Universal Cable Prods. has hired Nikki Reed as VP of current and development.

Working in Los Angeles for the Bonnie Hammer-headed group, Reed will be responsible for creating scripted programming for cable networks not owned by NBC U.

Prior to joining UCP, Reed was VP of development for helmer Jon Turteltaub. She also served as head of development for Barry Kemp's Bungalow 78 Prods.