Viacom Inc. announced the appointment of Megan Ring as Executive Vice President, Production, Viacom Media Networks, effective immediately. She will report to Sarah Levy, Chief Operating Officer, Viacom Media Networks. In this newly created role, Ring will oversee domestic production for scripted, unscripted, short-form and live events across Viacom’s brand portfolio – including Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, CMT, TV Land, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network and BET, and the studio production units launched by Comedy Central, MTV and Nickelodeon – as well as for Viacom Digital Studios. She will work closely with creative executives, producers, and other partners across the organization to manage all aspects of Viacom’s production needs, from development to post-production, including with respect to budgeting, scheduling and staffing. Ring most recently served as SVP, Production, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, TV Land and CMT. Before joining Comedy Central in 2003, Ring was a freelance Producer/Line Producer with a focus on independent dramas and children’s entertainment, often involving production overseas.