Unicorn Hires Gabriella Yacyk to Lead Comedy Division
Yacyk joins as Head of Comedy from The Second City, overseeing talent management and IP development and reporting to co-CEOs Scott Dunn and Chris Gera.
Unicorn has hired Gabriella Yacyk as Head of Comedy to lead its comedy division, according to Deadline. In the role she will oversee talent management and IP development for the division and report directly to co-CEOs Scott Dunn and Chris Gera.
Yacyk joins from The Second City, where she was Senior Director of Development. There she oversaw scripted and unscripted television, podcasts and digital originals, and launched a digital comedy ensemble.
Before The Second City, she held development roles at Comedy Central.
Gowanus base and Human Trials
Unicorn is based in Gowanus, NY. Its YouTube show Human Trials is hosted by comedian Mark Normand.
Unicorn launched in April 2025 under Dunn and Gera. Dunn previously co-created Recess Therapy and Bob Does Sports at Doing Things Media, while Gera led digital content strategy at BuzzFeed and Comedy Central.
Quick answers
Who is Unicorn's new Head of Comedy?
Gabriella Yacyk, previously Senior Director of Development at The Second City.
What will Gabriella Yacyk oversee at Unicorn?
Talent management and IP development for the company's comedy division.
Who does Unicorn's Head of Comedy report to?
Co-CEOs Scott Dunn and Chris Gera.