Phil Breman Follow Vice-President, Scripted Series Programming, NBCUniversal Studio City, California Education University of California - San Diego Expertise Entertainment Lifestyle Introduction Los Angeles-based writer and producer with extensive credits in both scripted and reality televisionRoles have included cameraman, talent agent, creative executive, sitcom writer and producer, executive producer, chief creative officer, and vice president of programmingWorked at NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Television, and Dreamworks Experience Phil Breman is a former writer for The Balance Careers covering entertainment. His writing expertise covered topics like the career path of a television executive, tips for Hollywood screenwriters, and the life of a production assistant. From cameraman and talent agent to creative executive and sitcom writer and producer, he has filled a myriad of roles in the film and television entertainment industry.His most recent role is as vice president of current programming at NBC Entertainment where he oversees all creative and production elements of a number of NBC's drama and comedy series such as "Timeless," "Taken," "The Blacklist," "Will & Grace," "Trial and Error," and "Great News," to name a few. In this capacity, Mr. Breman has partnered with a wide variety of high profile creative talent such as Tina Fey, Shawn Ryan, Eric Kripke, Will Packer, Shawn Hayes, and many others.Over the years, he has served he has worked at major entertainment companies like NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, The Walt Disney Company, Paramount Television, and DreamWorks. PublicationsThe Hollywood Reporter (featured)Bloomberg (featured)How Money Walks (interviewed) Education Breman is a Warren Honors Graduate with a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of California at San Diego. LiveAbout and Dotdash Meredith LiveAbout, a Dotdash Meredith brand, is a reference site focused on entertainment, activities, and hobbies. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines. Read more from Phil Breman What Is a Casting Director? Script Coverage in Film and TV How to Get a Job in Hollywood How to Become a Film and Television Actor How to Become a Television Executive What Does a Production Assistant (PA) Do? What Does a Screenwriter Do? Television Writer Film/TV Careers: 2nd Assistant Director (a.k.a. 2nd AD or Second AD) How to Get an Entry-Level Entertainment Job With No Experience How to Become a Screenwriter What Does a Movie Makeup Artist Do? Getting Started in a Film or Television Career The Role of the Line Producer in the Film Industry Employment Options for New Actors How to Become an Extra in Movies and Television