Steve Ascher

Ascher oversees the development and production of premium non-fiction programming across history, true crime, documentary, sports and lifestyle genres. He also leads the studio’s broader content strategy, including talent partnerships, third-party development and emerging areas such as AI-enhanced storytelling, digital content and new product innovation. Under Ascher’s leadership, A+E Factual Studios has built and expanded numerous long-running franchises while developing premium, talent-driven programming for leading networks and platforms. Recent and upcoming projects include WWII with Tom Hanks, The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd, Dance Moms: A New Era (Hulu), Rachael Ray’s Rebuild, Strange Fortunes with Kevin Bacon, The Bible Revealed, It’s in the Game: Madden NFL (Prime Video) and ABC’s 9/11: United We Stand – 25 Years Later. Prior to joining A+E, Ascher held senior producing roles at NBC News, including at Today, where he produced a wide range of news, documentary and special-even