Miramax hires TV VP

US producer and distributor Miramax has hired Daniel Pipski as VP of its TV division.

Pipski joins from NBCUniversal-owned producer Working Title where he was head of television, working on series including broadcast net NBC’s comedy drama About a Boy.

At Miramax, he will oversee the current drama slate, which includes the From Dusk Till Dawn TV series and Martin Scorsese’s Gangs of New York TV series.

The newly-created VP role will also involve developing new original series and TV projects based upon the Miramax library.

Pipski reports to Miramax’s executive VP, production and development, Zanne Devine. He said: “There are amazing opportunities in television right now and Daniel will be essential in establishing Miramax’s position during this exciting time.”

Prior to Working Title, Pipski was at Groundswell Productions, the film and TV prodco behind Amazon’s Betas.