Blink49 Studios has appointed Nadine Rajabi as EVP, unscripted, effective immediately.

Based in Los Angeles, Rajabi reports to Tara Long, president of unscripted global television, and will work closely with Ri-Karlo Handy, SVP, unscripted.

As part of her remit, Rajabi will collaborate with talent, build franchises, work alongside the development team and oversee current projects in the U.S. She is currently overseeing an unreleased docuseries for a streaming platform.

Rajabi is an Emmy-nominated producer with more than 25 years of experience in the entertainment industry.  Her previous credits include Bravo’s Below Deck, Below Deck: Down Under and Below Deck Mediterranean.

Rajabi has also held roles in digital media, hosting, and stand-up comedy, including work as a commentator for VH1, E!, Bravo, and Lifetime, as well as hosting “Nadine @ Nite” on Sirius/XM.

“Nadine’s demonstrated success will be instrumental in advancing Blink49’s unscripted strategy forward,” said Long in a statement.

“It’s been a dream of mine to work with Tara and build something new together,” added Rajabi.  “We’ve already hit the ground running with an exciting docuseries with a major streamer, and I can’t wait to continue crafting impactful content in this diverse and dynamic environment.”

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