Keith Cox, Who First Brought Taylor Sheridan to Paramount, to Exit as Chief of MTV Entertainment Studios

May 14, 2026 1:15pm PT Keith Cox, Who First Brought Taylor Sheridan to Paramount, to Exit as Chief of MTV Entertainment Studios

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After 20 years with Paramount brands, MTV Entertainment Studios president Keith Cox is stepping down from his position.

Paramount Television Studios president Matt Thunell and Cox announced the news in notes to Paramount employees Thursday, which were obtained by Variety. Per Thunell, Cox’s direct reports, Paramount Television Studios vice presidents Antonia Covault and Todd Baynes will now report to head of Current programming, Carolyn Harris.

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