Co-Editor-in-Chief, TV
Storytelling in television and feature films
EXCLUSIVE: Higher Ground is ramping up its TV series efforts. The media company owned by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, which just extended its Netflix deal with a multi-year first-look film and TV agreement, has tapped Showtime’s Jessie Dicovitsky as Head of Television. This is the first time Higher Ground has had a dedicated senior TV executive.
Dicovitsky joins Higher Ground after leaving her post as SVP of Original Programming for Showtime & Paramount+ last week following the expiration of her most recent contract with the network. She reunites with former Showtime Documentary chief Vinnie Malhotra, who is now president of Higher Ground Productions. Reporting to Malhotra, Dicovitsky will oversee the company’s television division and work to build out a comprehensive television production arm.
“While helming some of the most beloved shows on television, Jessie has built a remarkable reputation as a tasteful, trustworthy and forward-thinking media executive,” Malhotra said. “As we continue to expand our television offering, we are thrilled to welcome Jessie to the Higher Ground team.”
