Paul DeBenedittis is Executive Vice President of Programming and Content Strategy for Nickelodeon. In this role, he leads the content and programming strategies, partnerships, acquisitions and media planning for Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Nicktoons and TeenNick as well as Nickelodeon’s global channels on platforms including linear television, digital, branded apps, VOD channels, DTO and wireless.

DeBenedittis was most recently Senior Vice President, Programming Strategy, Disney Channels Worldwide, including Disney Junior and Disney XD, where he led the planning, scheduling, acquisitions and co-production teams in the U.S. and was responsible for programming across their TV and digital portfolio, employing strategies for franchise properties such as The Descendants, Camp Rock, Star Wars Rebels and The Mickey Mouse Club House. He also oversaw the Disney Channel Worldwide Programming Strategy team, working closely with management, programming and distribution teams on programming strategy across all territories.

Prior to The Walt Disney Company, DeBenedittis spent 10 years at MTV as Executive Vice President, Multiplatform Programming, Content Strategy and Scheduling. DeBenedittis led the programming strategy and content windowing for hit series and events including Laguna Beach, Jackass, The Osbournes, The Real World, Total Request Live, The MTV Video Music Awards and The MTV Movie Awards. He was also responsible for curating the network’s various programming destinations, including MTV’s primetime originals block, The 10 Spot, and the channel’s weekday afternoon and weekend slates. Earlier, he was Director of Programming, Acquisitions and Scheduling at USA Networks and Lifetime Television.

DeBenedittis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications and Business Administration from St. John’s University.