Name Robert Mohler Role Executive | Movies Rudy | |
Robert Mohler also known as Bob Mohler is the Senior Vice President of Digital Media at Telepictures, announced July 13, 2010. He used to be the Executive in Charge, New Media of Telepictures Productions in Los Angeles.
Mohler oversees the operation of the Telepictures Digital Department. His primary responsibility is working with show producers and talent to develop and evolve digital content plans for existing television properties. This includes overseeing staff in mapping and executing content strategies, technology and design for web, mobile, tablet devices and games as well as social marketing initiatives and partnerships.
Mohler began his career at Telepictures in 2000 as a Web Producer for “Extra’s” website, ExtraTV.com. In 2003, he was named Director of New Media and was responsible for producing television websites for “Extra,” “ElimiDATE,” “Street Smarts,” “Larry Elder,” “Judge Mathis,” “The Bachelor: The Morning After,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “The Tyra Banks Show.”
In 2005, while working on the launch of TMZ, he was promoted to Executive Director of New Media. He continued to serve as Supervising Producer and Director of Operations for TMZ.com, where he was responsible for daily technical operations and planning, working closely with Harvey Levin.
In 2010, he was promoted to Senior Vice President, Digital Media. In 2011, He added "Bethenny", “Anderson” and “Dr. Drew’s Lifechangers” to his list of responsibilities. Other noteworthy projects include: Momlogic.com, The WB partnership with TIME, Inc. for Essence.com, and LopezTonight.com with partners at TBS.
Recent projects include: "Shoutrageous" and "Psych" as well as Ellen's chart topping "Heads Up" App for IOS and Android, The Ellen Show's app which includes sync technology, mobile and digital destinations for “Ellentube" and "Extra" as well as digital destinations for "The Real," and "Let's Ask America,"
Prior to his work at Telepictures, Mohler was a Professor of Acting at DePaul University and served as Managing Director and Artistic Director of the Eclipse Theater Company in Chicago. After moving to Los Angeles in 1998, Mohler began his digital career as Director of Web Promotion at Castnet.com.
Mohler spent his early career as an actor, appearing in Rudy as Rudy's brother Johnny, Early Edition, ER, U.S. Marshals, 7th Heaven, and Dharma & Greg.
Mohler has been a speaker at South by Southwest twice, most recently on a panel called, "How Tech Companies Should Pitch Hollywood" He also serves on the board as Vice Chairman of the non-profit Burbank Arts For All foundation.