Comedy Central has promoted Sarah Babineau and Jonas Larsen to Co-Heads of Original Content for the network
to Co-Heads of Original Content for the network. In their elevated roles, the pair will have oversight for all comedy content developed across multiple platforms including linear, theatrical, live, audio and the newly-formed Comedy Central Productions. The promotion was announced today by Kent Alterman, President, Comedy Central, Paramount Network and TV Land, to whom each will report.
In her new role, Babineau will relocate to the West Coast, working out of Comedy Central’s Hollywood offices, and have oversight over the development of all scripted content developed by the brand , including those developed by Comedy Central Productions for third parties, as well as liaise with Paramount Players on Comedy Central-branded feature films.
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