Jeff Wachtel upped to president of original programming for USA

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Jeff Wachtel, who has overseen original programming for the USA Network since 2001, got a title boost today when he was named the network’s president of original programming.

The announcement was made by Bonnie Hammer, the top USA executive who herself was promoted to president of NBC Universal’s cable entertainment and cable studio last year.

“As head of original programming, Jeff’s leadership has inspired the team responsible for one of the most successful slates in all of television,” she said in a statement.

Wachtel, whose previous title was executive vice president of original programming, has overseen the launch of shows such as “Monk,” “Psych” and “Burn Notice.” He also is co-head of original content for Universal Cable Productions with Mark Stern.

-- Matea Gold