Carsey-Werner TV Taps EVP Paul Schreiber to President of Distribution
Schreiber succeeds longtime domestic president Jim Kraus, who will transition to a senior advisory role within the company
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Paul Schreiber will oversee Distribution of the Connors.
Carsey-Werner Television has tapped executive vice president Paul Schreiber to lead its day-to-day domestic distribution operations as president. The exec, who has steadily risen through the sales ranks of the company since his arrival 26 years ago, succeeds longtime North American president Jim Kraus, who will transition to occupy a senior adviser role, chief operations officer Bob Dubelko announced today.
Schreiber will lead all distribution and licensing efforts for the company’s portfolio featuring more than 2,000 half-hours of off-network scripted comedies. His responsibilities will include overseeing sales for basic cable, digital broadcasting and streaming for both the U.S. and Canada. Programming includes “That ‘70s Show,” “Roseanne,” “The Cosby Show,” “3rd Rock From the Sun,” “Grace Under Fire,” “Grounded for Life” and “A Different World.”