Traci Blackwell Out as Head of BET Scripted Programming She started the job shortly before the coronavirus pandemic came to the U.S. Tony Maglio | June 9, 2021 @ 7:21 AM Courtesy of BET Traci Blackwell has stepped down as the head of BET scripted programming, a position she held since shortly before the COVID-19 pandemic came stateside, a spokesperson for the cable channel confirmed to TheWrap. BET does not yet have a replacement named. Blackwell led the development, casting and ongoing production elements for current scripted series on both the ViacomCBS cable channel and its streaming service, BET+. She was based in Los Angeles and reported to BET President Scott Mills.