• by Wayne Friedman , July 26, 2007

NBC Universal's executive shuffle continues, with Jeff Gaspin now taking a bigger role as president and COO of Universal Television Group.

With Gaspin's new responsibilities, he will have oversight for Telemundo and the network's 16 owned-and-operated stations, as well as NBC Universal's first-run and off-network syndication business.

Gaspin will continue to be in charge of the television group's distribution, including wireless, digital and cable properties--which include USA Network, Sci Fi Channel, Bravo, Chiller, Sleuth and Universal HD.

Since February, he has been president of NBC Universal Cable and Digital Content.

In fact, Gaspin has a long history with NBC--going back to the late 1980s, working at NBC's stations division as well as at NBC News. Gaspin left NBC in the late '90s and returned in 2001 as executive vice of alternative series, long-form, specials and program strategy for NBC. Gaspin developed "Dateline NBC" and oversaw the expansion of the "Today" franchise to seven days. He was also director of financial planning for NBC News.

Gaspin was instrumental in bringing reality hits "The Apprentice," "Biggest Loser" and "Deal or No Deal" to the screen.