Today we’d like to introduce you to Nneka Enurah.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I started my career in Los Angeles at PopSugar Studios as a Production Coordinator. After working in women’s lifestyle content for over three years, I wanted to learn more about traditional TV development, so I got a job at Authentic Entertainment. I’ve been with the company for four years and I’m currently the Vice President of Multi-Platform Content and Partnerships. I shepherd new content series and branded projects. My biggest accomplishments so far have been selling our first premium mid-form series in less than 12 months of establishing the new division of the company and being named a 2017 Cynopsis Digital “It List” Award recipient.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It hasn’t been a smooth road, but it has been a rewarding one. The landscape of our industry is constantly changing, and it’s forced me to become a more confident and scrappy professional for my team.
Starting a new division within an established company was a scary move for me, but I knew that it was important for our content to be accessible across platforms. The average person doesn’t just watch Tv on a television set. Now they watch it on their laptops, their tablets, and even their phones. Developing and producing premium content for a highly connected audience requires not only a creative thinker but a strategic one as well who can rally a team of accomplished professionals.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Authentic Entertainment – what should we know?
Authentic Entertainment is an Emmy award-winning production company based in Burbank, Calif. Authentic produces some of cable TV’s most popular shows and has brought its creative vision to the Complex Networks, Discovery Channel, Food Network, TLC, History Channel, Verizon Go90, FYI, National Geographic, People TV, Showtime, Travel Channel, Animal Planet, Bravo, Sundance Channel, WebTV and more. In 2010, Authentic joined Endemol Shine Group, a worldwide leader in multi-platform entertainment programming.
Authentic produces many popular shows and digital series including, “Flipping Out!”, “Guilty Pleasures”, “Trading Spaces”, “Breaking Bass”, Waterfront House Hunting”, “The Perfect Fit”, “Top 5 Restaurants”‘ “Glow with Me”, “Knife Fight”, “Cake Masters”, “The Best Thing I Ever Ate”, and many more series and specials.
Is there a characteristic or quality that you feel is essential to success?
Resilience is the most important characteristic for success. There will always be obstacles and challenges as you set out to accomplish your personal and professional goals. Hurdles are unavoidable, so the key is to know what you want and have the courage to pursue it even when things go wrong, or others doubt you.
Contact Info:
- Website: authentictv.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authenticentertainment/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authentictv/?ref=ts
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/authentictv
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