Please join Diverse Representation for an intimate discussion with Odetta Watkins, the EVP of Current Programming, Cable & On-Demand/Streaming Series for Warner Bros. TV. Odetta is an industry veteran who oversees creative of over 35 popular TV shows including: Westworld (HBO), Shameless (Showtime), Queen Sugar (OWN) and Lucifer (Netflix), climbed the ranks of Warner Bros. and held previous posts at FOX, CBS Productions, and TNT, where she helped to launch the cable network’s first few television series. Join us to learn more about her experience and the impact that a major studio has in the television development and production process.
We'll discuss topics including:
- The roles and responsibilities of heading a major television studio
- The types of projects that Warner Bros. TV studio is interested in producing
- Their process to working with cable networks and streamers
- The best approach for interested candidates to take to find opportunities within the studio and what steps they should take to remain competitive
- Inclusiveness in front and behind the camera
October 23, 2020
4:30 pm PST/7:30 pm EST
The EVP of Current Programming, Cable & On-Demand/Streaming Series, Odetta is a veteran of Warner Bros. TV, who worked her way up the Current department after joining the studio in 2002. In her post, she oversees creative on 36 Warner Bros. TV productions, including popular shows like Animal Kingdom on TNT, and Queen Sugar on OWN, to Lucifer on Netflix, and Ted Lasso, which just debuted on Apple TV+ ; with more on the horizon for HBO Max, Warner Media’s new streaming service that launched in May. Before joining Warner Bros. TV, Odetta held previous posts at FOX, CBS Productions, and TNT, where she helped to launch the cable network’s first few television series.
Originally from San Francisco, Odetta is a graduate of Howard University with a B.A. in Journalism. Although she originally intended to pursue a career in TV news, her love of primetime tv shows like “Dallas” and “A Different World” inspired her to follow her passion for creative television.
In addition to working with writers, Odetta is also passionate about striving for inclusiveness both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in the industry. She is an active member of the Television Academy, Colour TV; and mentors young professionals on the executive path.
The mission of Diverse Representation is to increase the hiring and exposure of Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists in the sports and entertainment industries. In addition to providing the first ever comprehensive directory of Black agents, attorneys, managers and publicists, we also host various events and programs.
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