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The music network has relied heavily on its unscripted series in recent years, with programing focused on shows like "Jersey Shore" and "Teen Mom." In the last couple years, though, MTV has pushed its scripted development.
The success of series like "Awkward," which is about to premiere its second season, and "Teen Wolf," which is currently airing its second season, have coincided with promotions for five of the network’s development executives.
MTV announced Wednesday that Shannon Fitzgerald has been given the title of senior vice president for series development. She had been VP of series development. Jessica Zalkind got the same boost -- she's been upgraded to SVP of talent and series development.
Meanwhile, long-time executives Karen Frank and Tiffany Lea Williams, who had been a senior development consultant with the net, were named VPs of series development, as was Christy Spitzer, who joined the network in 2004.
The promotions were announced by David Janollari, MTV’s head of programming, and Chris Linn, who heads production for MTV.
"Shannon’s individuality, artistic passion and commitment to her craft will serve her well in her new position and I look forward to partnering with her on the exceptional slate of new projects she is developing for MTV," Linn said in a statement.
Janollari added: “Jessica brings an amazing mix of experience across development, production, casting and talent management to her new role which gives her a truly unique perspective."
