Steven Kent serves as senior executive vice president, programming, Sony Pictures Television. Most recently Kent served as senior executive vice president, international productions, for Sony Pictures Television, where he oversaw the worldwide development and production of original local language productions, as well as scripted and unscripted formats.

Kent joined the company in 1996 as vice president, production for then Columbia TriStar Television, working on series such as Dawson’s Creek and Early Edition. During this time, Kent was also instrumental in the formation of the company’s domestic Spanish-language production division, overseeing the development and production of shows for the Telemundo network. Kent also has line produced/production managed made-for-television movies, pilots and series.

Before joining Sony Pictures Television, Kent spent nine years as supervising producer for the popular soap opera Santa Barbara, garnering three Emmy Awards for his work.