‘Below Deck’ EP Nadine Rajabi Joins Blink49 Studios

Blink49 Studios is staffing up its unscripted division.

The Fifth Season-backed company has hired Below Deck exec producer Nadine Rajabi as EVP, Unscripted.

Rajabi, based in LA, will report to Tara Long, who Deadline revealed earlier this year had joined the John Morayniss-run business as President of Unscripted Global Television.

She will work alongside Ri-Karlo Handy, SVP, Unscripted, the former Bounce TV exec who joined the company at the same time as Long to develop projects and oversee current in the U.S.

Rajabi has exec produced series including Below Deck Mediterranean and Below Deck and had a first-look deal with NBCUniversal via her Tanks Girl Productions banner.

“Nadine’s demonstrated success will be instrumental in advancing Blink49’s unscripted strategy forward,” said Long. “I have no doubt that she will dedicate her efforts to delivering best-in-class content, collaborating with top-tier talent and ensuring high-quality storytelling.”

“It’s been a dream of mine to work with Tara and build something new together,” added Rajabi.  “I’m beyond thrilled to join this incredible female-led team, where meaningful storytelling and integrity are at the core of everything we do. We’ve already hit the ground running with an exciting docuseries with a major streamer, and I can’t wait to continue crafting impactful content in this diverse and dynamic environment.”