NBCUniversalhas found its permanent lifestyle and documentary chief.
Rachel Smith has been promoted to EVP, Unscripted Content, Lifestyle & Documentaries.
She replaces Rod Aissa,who left in June.
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She will work closely with Corie Henson, EVP, Entertainment Unscripted Content who oversees competition and game shows.
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Smith now reports to Frances Berwick, Chairman, NBCUniversal Entertainment.
She also had a pivotal role on a number of its reality series such asThe Real Housewivesfranchise andBelow Deck.
Rachel is an exceptional leader who has created many brand-defining original programs for NBCUniversal, Berwick said.
