George Cheeks names leadership team for Skydance TV

George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer of Skydance TV, has announced a 10-member leadership team covering the company's studios, entertainment, sports and news businesses.

Channing Dungey will continue to lead Warner Bros. Television Group and will also oversee the combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery cable portfolio, which includes more than 50 brands.

David Stapf will continue to head CBS Studios, with See It Now Studios operating as a label under the business. Matt Thunell will continue to oversee Paramount Television Studios.

Skydance Sports Entertainment will also become part of the Skydance TV Studios group, with further details to be announced.

David Berson will lead the Global Sports Group, overseeing the combined live sports portfolio of CBS Sports, TNT Sports and WBD Sports. Amy Reisenbach will continue to lead CBS Entertainment, while Tom Cibrowski will oversee CBS News across broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.

Bryon Rubin will serve as Chief Operating Officer, overseeing strategy and operations while continuing to lead CBS’ domestic syndication business. He will also oversee CBS Television Stations, working with division president Jennifer Mitchell.

Laurel Weir will oversee research and programming insights across Skydance TV’s broadcast, cable and studio businesses. She will also continue to lead content strategy, scheduling and acquisitions for Paramount’s cable networks during integration.

Mike Benson will lead marketing across Skydance TV, focusing on brand development, audience engagement and programme promotion. Chris Ender will oversee communications and publicity, serving as the division’s spokesperson and leading communications teams across its businesses.