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Amazon has quietly hired the NBCUniversal executive known as ex-CEO Jeff Zucker's 'right-hand man' to lead PR for its original video and streaming services

This story requires our BI Prime membership. To read the full article,Cory Shields, former executive VP of communications at NBCUniversal, is now VP of PR for the Amazon Studios and Original Video teams, Business Insider has learned.

Shields spent roughly 20 years at NBCUniversal and was once called ex-CEO Jeff Zucker's "right-hand man," according to Variety. Shields's hiring comes at a time when Amazon's entertainment group needs a high-profile representative, as competition in the space is intensifying this year.Amazon has tapped a long-time NBCUniversal executive, who previously worked closely with ex-CEO Jeff Zucker, to lead PR for its video streaming and entertainment group.

Cory Shields, former executive VP of communications at NBC Universal, is now VP of PR for the Amazon Studios and Original Video teams, Business Insider has learned. He reports up to Jay Carney, Amazon's press and public policy chief. Tamara Golihew, who leads PR for Amazon Studios, and Vicky Eguia, the head of Amazon Original Movies, are now under Shields.

Shields joined Amazon earlier this year, Amazon's spokesperson confirmed in an email to Business Insider. Shields's name still appears onShields adds a much needed high-profile representative to Amazon's video streaming team. His position has been empty for over a year, following the departure of former lead Craig Berman in late 2018, forcing Carney to handle most of the work.

 

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