WarnerMedia expands Weitz GM role

WarnerMedia has confirmed responsibility for cablenet truTV has been added to the role of TBS and TNT general manager Brett Weitz.

Brett Weitz

Weitz will manage all three networks and oversee their creative executive teams and development in New York and LA.

He reports to Kevin Reilly, president, TBS, TNT and truTV, and chief content officer, HBO Max.

Weitz, who was made GM for TBS and TNT earlier this year, has previously served as senior VP of scripted development for TBS and TNT, where he developed a range of series such as The Last Ship, Rizzoli & Isles and Dallas.

At the same time, Thom Hinkle has been upped to head of original content for all three networks. Hinkle brings TNT and truTV into his role following a post as executive VP of original programming for TBS, focusing on scripted comedies for the network.

Hinkle is responsible for developing projects at TBS including Miracle Workers and Search Party.

AT&T-owned WarnerMedia brands also include HBO, HBO Now, Warner Bros, CNN, DC, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Turner Classic Movies.