Doug Bailey is responsible for broadening and contemporizing Travel Channel programming by identifying and executing new pilots and series for the network.  Previously, as a key member of the development team, Bailey recognized a number of projects to greenlight, which contributed to brand and ratings growth.  Using his strong history of launching successful entertainment series, Bailey is charged with finding and producing new programs, new genres and new ways of talking to audiences across multiple platforms.  He’s helped developed key Travel Channel series including America Declassified, Border Rico, DigFellas and Xtreme Waterparks.

Prior to joining Travel Channel, Bailey was a development executive at Discovery Channel.  In this role, his main priority was developing brand-defining specials for the network including Great White Invasion, Secret America, Finding Amelia and Two Weeks in Hell.  Further, he oversaw the development of numerous series and contributed to other highly-rated shows during his tenure such as Surviving The Cut, Desert Car Kings, Dual Survival and Time Warp.  Prior to that, he was in development and programming for Science Channel and Military Channel.

Bailey holds a master’s degree in media management from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Science in television radio from Ithaca College.

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