Orville Schell
Director/Board Member at Current Media, Inc.
Profile
Orville Schell is currently the Director at Current Media, Inc., Director-Emeritus at Human Rights Watch, Inc., Director-US China Relations at Asia Society, and Director at Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. He was previously the Dean-Graduate School of Journalism at the University of California, Berkeley from 1997 to 2007.
Schell received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Orville Schell active positions
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Current Media, Inc.
Current Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Current Media, Inc. operates a cable television network and a website that distribute viewer-created content as well as internally developed and acquired content that is relevant to young adults. CurrentTV was launched in August 2005 and provides news, information and lifestyle entertainment. Programming is presented in 2 to 10 minute video segments rather than half-hour or one hour blocks. Nearly one-third of the content is created by viewers. Current.com, launched in October 2007, delivers news, information and entertainment content and serves as a connection to programming on CurrentTV. It is also a platform for collaborative media production. During 2007, advertising accounted for 16% of revenue and affiliate fees accounted for 84% of revenue. Affiliate fees are derived from long-term distribution agreements with cable, satellite and telecommunications operators who pay a monthly fee for each subscriber household that receives CurrentTV. There are over 50 million subscriber households in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Current Media was founded in September 2002 by Albert Gore Jr. and Joel Hyatt and is located in San Francisco, CA | Director/Board Member | 2004-04-30 |
Human Rights Watch, Inc.
Human Rights Watch, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Their rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2010-11-29 |
Asia Society
Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc.
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. engages in improving the important energy and land use policies and business practices around the world. It offers advisory and convening, analysis and assessments and design and implementation of new solutions. The company was founded by Thomas C. Heller in September 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Orville Schell
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University of California, Berkeley | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2006-12-31 |
Training of Orville Schell
University of California, Berkeley | Graduate Degree |
Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
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Current Media, Inc.
Current Media, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Current Media, Inc. operates a cable television network and a website that distribute viewer-created content as well as internally developed and acquired content that is relevant to young adults. CurrentTV was launched in August 2005 and provides news, information and lifestyle entertainment. Programming is presented in 2 to 10 minute video segments rather than half-hour or one hour blocks. Nearly one-third of the content is created by viewers. Current.com, launched in October 2007, delivers news, information and entertainment content and serves as a connection to programming on CurrentTV. It is also a platform for collaborative media production. During 2007, advertising accounted for 16% of revenue and affiliate fees accounted for 84% of revenue. Affiliate fees are derived from long-term distribution agreements with cable, satellite and telecommunications operators who pay a monthly fee for each subscriber household that receives CurrentTV. There are over 50 million subscriber households in the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Current Media was founded in September 2002 by Albert Gore Jr. and Joel Hyatt and is located in San Francisco, CA | Consumer Services |
Human Rights Watch, Inc.
Human Rights Watch, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Human Rights Watch is one of the world's leading independent organizations dedicated to defending and protecting human rights. By focusing international attention where human rights are violated, they give voice to the oppressed and hold oppressors accountable for their crimes. Their rigorous, objective investigations and strategic, targeted advocacy build intense pressure for action and raise the cost of human rights abuse. For 30 years, Human Rights Watch has worked tenaciously to lay the legal and moral groundwork for deep-rooted change and has fought to bring greater justice and security to people around the world. | Commercial Services |
Asia Society
Asia Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Asia Society is an educational organization that aims to promote mutual understanding and strengthen partnerships among people, leaders, and institutions. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company was founded by Tom W. Su and Luis Juan L. Virata. | Commercial Services |
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc.
Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Climate Policy Initiative, Inc. engages in improving the important energy and land use policies and business practices around the world. It offers advisory and convening, analysis and assessments and design and implementation of new solutions. The company was founded by Thomas C. Heller in September 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
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