Jocelyn Diaz Steps Down as Epix Head of Original Programming
Jocelyn Diaz is leaving her post as Executive Vice President for Original Programming at pay-TV channel EPIX, following the entrance of new president Michael Wright six weeks ago, the network announced Wednesday.
“Jocelyn has done a wonderful job leading EPIX’s introduction of original scripted programming, which has been an important part of the network’s growing popularity with viewers,” Wright said in a statement provided to TheWrap. “We sincerely appreciate and thank her for her efforts and we wish her well as she leaves us to pursue other opportunities.”
Diaz, who joined EPIX as EVP Original Programming in January 2015, has led the network’s effort to launch original scripted series for the first time.