Nina Rosenstein

Rosenstein’s sharp instincts and creative vision help define the HBO slate. She champions singular talent and genre-defying formats across a variety of genres, consistently delivering unique series and specials that set trends. Among her standouts from the past year were the return of John Oliver’s and Bill Maher’s signature shows and the debut of “Back on the Record with Bob Costas.”

“Something I wish I’d been told early in my career: moms are usually right, but I wish someone had told me that sometimes it’s OK not to listen to their career advice. If I had listened to mine, I’d still be at a job that seemed prestigious but was all wrong for me. Trust your instincts.”

What makes the industry a good fit for you… At 7 years old, my son was asked, “If your mom were a TV show, which one would she be?” His answer: “My mom would be every TV show, because she watches a lot of TV!” He was right—I love it! Working in the industry gives me a chance to tell stories, discover talent, and take risks. It’s what drives me and gets me excited to wake up every day.

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