Former NBCU comms executive Allison Rawlings is joining FX as its new head of publicity and communications in November. She will report to FX Chairman John Landgraf, with a dotted line into Disney Entertainment TV EVP Naomi Bulochnikov.
Rawlings is taking over for John Solberg, who revealed in June that he will step down from his current role as EVP Publicity for FX Networks when his contract expires in January.
“FX’s communications strategy has always been founded on a passionate support for the artists who make our brand their home, as well as an unwavering commitment to respect for the journalists who cover our industry,” said Landgraf in a statement. “With Allison at the helm of our publicity and communications team, we gain an admired leader whose experience, creativity and passion will continue and amplify FX’s work — and the integrity with which we pursue it.”
“FX has long been synonymous with exceptional entertainment,” added Rawlings. “After years of admiring them from afar, it’s a privilege and a thrill to be joining this incredible team.”
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Rawlings joins FX following nearly a decade at NBCUniversal, where she most recently served as EVP of communications for the television and streaming division. Her team played a pivotal role in repositioning Peacock leading up to and during the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Previously, Rawlings was head of PR at DreamWorks Animation, where she guided publicity for Academy Award-nominated films as well as the launch of DreamWorks Animation Television in 2013. Her early career was in nonprofit arts.