Juan C. Acosta Named Head of Telemundo Studios
The executive previously led Mediapro Studio's U.S. and Canada division and worked for more than 15 years at Paramount The post Juan C. Acosta Named Head of Telemundo Studios appeared first on TheWrap .
Telemundo has recently appointed Juan C. Acosta as the new head of its Telemundo Studios. In this position, Acosta will be responsible for driving the growth strategy and overseeing the development and production of scripted content across all linear and streaming platforms. Previously, Acosta worked at Mediapro Studio, where he initiated and expanded the North American operations for the global studio, managing various aspects such as development, production, sales, and strategic partnerships.
Upon joining Telemundo Studios, Acosta expressed his enthusiasm about joining a company that has a rich history of creating content that connects with Hispanic audiences. He aims to build upon this foundation while preparing for the future of content. Acosta will report directly to Javier Pons, the chief content officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
His key responsibilities will include developing long-term business plans, evaluating greenlights across the studios, and managing development, including strategic partnerships and M&A opportunities. Pons expressed his excitement about Acosta's addition to the team, highlighting his unique background in finance and studio operations both in the U.S. and globally.
Acosta brings over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, previously spending over 15 years at Paramount. In this role, he held various leadership positions, notably serving as the president of international studios, streaming, and networks, overseeing operations in 95 countries.
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