Brad Jamison has been named VP of corporate communications for the ABC Network. He will be based in Burbank.

In the newly created position, Mr. Jamison will head corporate communication initiatives for the network, including community outreach and public service campaigns. He will also oversee communications strategies for the network’s diversity programs, serve as the primary liaison for philanthropic endeavors and act as administrator of the network’s speakers bureau.

Wednesday’s announcement was made by Susan Binford, VP of corporate communications for the Disney-ABC Television Group.

Mr. Jamison previously worked Edelman Public Relations, where he served as VP of consumer brands. His clients included the Recording Academy, Discovery Health Channel, Warner Bros. Consumer Products, UNICEF, the National Association of Broadcasters and DIC Entertainment.

Prior to Edelman, Mr. Jamison was with the Ketchum public relations firm in New York and Los Angeles.