Revolt TV Names Robyn Lattaker-Johnson Head Of Content

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Revolt TV announced Monday it has named Robyn Lattaker-Johnson as the network's head of content.

Lattaker-Johnson will oversee all aspects of programming, original development, content acquisitions, physical production and post-production for the Sean "Diddy" Combs-owned music-themed service, reporting directly to Revolt TV CEO Roma Khanna.

Most recently Lattaker-Johnson managed a roster of production companies, EP/show runners, multi-camera directors, casting producers, composers and unscripted content creators. 

Prior to her management and consulting business, Lattaker-Johnson served as vice president of alternative programming at Syfy from 2010 – 2014. 

“Robyn’s track record of developing and creating compelling formats featuring authentic voices and diverse stories is exactly what Revolt needs as we build our voice in content as the definitive home of Hip Hop and the global leader in the culture,” said Khanna in a statement. 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.