MTV Networks, a cable-TV unit of Viacom International, on Thursday divided operating responsibilities between two executives, who were each given newly created positions.
Tom Freston, a senior vice president and general manager of MTV, was named president of MTV Networks Entertainment. Reporting to him will be the programming, production and marketing groups of MTV, including Music Television, VH-1/Video Hits One, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite; MTVN affiliate sales and marketing; business management and development, and press and public affairs.
