Susanne Daniels Departs as MTV's Head of Programming to Join YouTube

Mina Lefevre, Lauren Dolgen to co-run cable network

Just hours after replacing the head of one music-themed network, Viacom did it again.

Susanne Daniels, MTV's head of programming since 2012, has left the company to take on the role of vp, YouTube originals, a newly-created position, Adweek has confirmed. 

Daniels' position will not be filled. Instead, MTV has promoted Mina Lefevre to evp and head of scripted development. She will serve as MTV's new co-head, alongside Lauren Dolgen, head of reality programming and evp of series development.

Lefevre and Dolgen will report to MTV president Stephen Friedman.

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