Amy Reisenbach is a well-known name in the entertainment industry, currently serving as the President of CBS Entertainment. With over two decades of experience in the television industry, Reisenbach has honed her skills and cultivated a deep understanding of what resonates with audiences.
Reisenbach started her career at Warner Bros. in 2005 after graduating from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in social and behavioral sciences. It gave her an opportunity to hone her skills in casting and development. This early experience provided her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s intricacies, from talent acquisition to the nuances of show development.
Reisenbach at CBS Entertainment
Soon Reisenbach moved to CBS starting as manager of current programs for CBS Studios. Next year she became a director. Over the next five years, she rose through the ranks in various Network and Studios programming roles. In 2011, she became the vice president of current programs at CBS and oversaw the combined department that supports current programming for both CBS Entertainment and CBS Television Studios.
Between September 2015 and June 2017, she was given charge of all CBS productions for The CW, while simultaneously contributing to several shows broadcast on CBS. She has overseen creative affairs for all scripted series broadcast on CBS, including top-rated shows like NCIS, Young Sheldon, Fire Country, and Blue Bloods.
In her current role as president of CBS Entertainment since November 2022, Reisenbach leads all primetime, daytime, and late-night creative departments at the CBS Television Network, including comedy and drama development, alternative programming, specials, current programming, scheduling, and casting.