USA Names Jessica Sebastian Head of Unscripted Programming

The TV veteran will oversee both development and current slates

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USA Network has tapped Jessica Sebastian as president of unscripted series.

Sebastian will oversee unscripted programs, heading up developing and current shows. She’ll report to Jackie de Crinis, executive vice president of original programming, the network announced Thursday.

“We are thrilled to add Jessica’s expertise in the unscripted space to our senior creative team at USA Network,” said de Crinis, “Her work as a producer, director, showrunner and creative executive brings a multifaceted perspective to our burgeoning efforts.”

Sebastian will also oversee the reality series”Chrisley Knows Best,” following Todd Chrisley and his family. The show heads into its third season later this year.

Sebastian has worked in television for 14 years, previously serving as vice president of development for Electus. Sebastian also worked for Original Media where she was a showrunner for Bravo’s “The Rachel Zoe Project,” “Be Good Johnny Weir” and “Ink Master.”

Sebastian hails from London with a background in journalism. She has also produced comedies, documentaries and live shows for Channel 4 and BBC.

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