NBCU Names Hilary Smith Communications SVP For E&DN/IM

NBCUniversal has promoted Hilary Smith to senior vice president of communications for the entertainment & digital networks and integrated media division.

In the newly created position, Smith will be in charge of communications for Fandango, DailyCandy, Swirl, iVillage, Television Without Pity, Women at NBCU, Green is Universal, Hispanics at NBCU and Healthy at NBCU. She will report to Nicholas Lehman, president of digital for E&DN/IM and Cameron Blanchard, executi9ve vice president, communications, E&DN/IM.

"Hilary is a savvy communications expert who understands the nuances of the digital space," said Lehman. "With her strong track record of success in the business, Hilary is the ideal person to spearhead communications across our newly formed digital portfolio."

Smith has been with NBCU since 2009, where she most recently served as senior vice president of communications for the women & lifestyle entertainment networks division.