Issa Rae’s production company, Hoorae, has tapped Nichole T. Roberts to spearhead its unscripted efforts. As the head of unscripted, she will supervise the department’s “strategy as well as the development and production of unscripted content.”
“Nichole is a trailblazer with a keen eye for clever content that pushes boundaries and drives cultural conversation,” Hoorae Development and Production President Montrel McKay said.
“Her dedication is unmatched, and with her track record as a thoughtful storyteller and skilled strategist, Nichole is the perfect fit to spearhead our unscripted division as we work to bring more premium and authentic stories to viewers in unexpected ways.”
Roberts is a graduate of the Woodward Academy in Atlanta, Georgia and Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. Upon graduation from Northwestern University, she began her career at MTV before transitioning into roles at Turner Broadcasting, Inc., DEFY Media, HBO Max (now MAX) and several other entities within television and film. Along the way, she contributed to several unscripted series, including Face Off, The Great British Bake Off, The Great American Baking Show and Undercover Boss. Not to mention, she worked with Hoorae on shows like Sweet Life: Los Angeles and Project Greenlight: A New Generation.
