MUMBAI: Scott Stemmermann has been named as vice president, digital marketing for NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution.

In his new role, Stemmermann will oversee all multi-platform digital and social products associated with NBCU Domestic TV Distribution’s first-run television properties. In addition to managing Access Hollywood, Access Hollywood Live, Steve Harvey, The Meredith Vieira Show, and all shows produced from the Stamford Media Center, Stemmermann will lead digital and social strategy for prospective shows produced by the division.

NBC Universal Domestic Television Distribution senior vice president marketing and brand strategy Bear Fisher said, “Scott has proven to be an invaluable member of our team. He has created and executed innovative ways to extend our social outreach and encourage fan engagement. We are excited to see the impact he will have on our other properties.”

“I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish thus far for Bear and the division. With my expanded role, I look forward to seeing the growth of all our original, first-run digital and social content,” added Stemmermann.

Stemmermann joined NBCUniversal Domestic Television Distribution in 2013 as director, digital strategy. He began working at NBCUniversal prior to joining the division. With background in wireless, digital media and entertainment, Stemmermann joined the company supporting Mobile Content Venture. For this joint venture, he led third party application developers on overall product features for Dyle TV, a mobile TV application and service.

Prior to NBCUniversal, he spent several years at Viacom Media Group’s Digital Distribution department and also at Sprint Nextel in product marketing where he managed their mobile entertainment partners.