Media Moves

In 2007, Veronica Villafañe established Media Moves after recognizing that Latino journalists and Hispanic media were often underrepresented in industry publications. Her goal was to transform the narrative around Latinos in the media, aiming to "turn footnotes into headlines" and highlight the achievements of these professionals, challenging the belief that there aren’t enough qualified individuals in the field. Media Moves focuses on the career advancements and successes of Latinos within the media landscape, as well as providing news related to the industry. Since its launch, Media Moves has become a well-respected news source, frequently cited by various publications, and serves as a vital online resource that often features exclusive stories and insights about networks like Univision and Telemundo.

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Telemundo expands news, launches sports FAST channel as part of 2025-26 programming slate

6 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Telemundo plans more news and sports programming, with an emphasis on streaming, for its upcoming season. As part of its overall 2025-26 programming strategy ahead of its May 12th Upfront event, the network announced its 24/7 Spanish-language news FAST channel Noticias Telemundo AHORA – celebrating its first year – will expand to nine hours of daily original content, including programs such as environmental weekly show Planeta Tierra.
MediaCo’s finalizes acquisition of Estrella Media, announces strategy shift and 2025 slate

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

It’s official: MediaCo is now the owner of Estrella Media – a process that began in April 2024, with the purchase of the network’s content, digital, and commercial operations. The company moved forward with the deal’s option to acquire Estrella Media’s radio and TV stations, which was finalized May 1st and revealed today.
Lupita Esquivel López promoted to Director of Business Development at TelevisaUnivision

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Lupita Esquivel López has been elevated to Director of Business Development at TelevisaUnivision’s Los Angeles local media. In her new role, she will collaborate with sales leadership to design and execute regional revenue growth strategies, with a strong focus on new client activation.
Mario Orellana leaves KSAT newsroom for Graham Media recruiting role

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Mario Orellana has stepped down as news director at San Antonio’s KSAT to take on a position as recruiter at Graham Media Group, the station’s parent company. Orellana, who had been news director since January 2023, spent nearly 30 years at the ABC affiliate. He started at KSAT in 1996 as an unpaid intern before being hired as a sports producer.
Gilberto Dorrego named investigative reporter at Telemundo 49 Tampa

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Gilberto Dorrego is joining Telemundo 49 Tampa as an investigative reporter. He will lead the station’s consumer investigative unit, “Telemundo 49 Responde” and contribute in-depth reports to “Noticiero Telemundo 49.”He is scheduled to make his on-air debut later this month. Dorrego arrives in Tampa after spending nearly a year at Telemundo Arizona as lead anchor and reporter. Following his departure from the station in February, Paola Morales and Ana Mafud took over as newscast co-anchors.
Spectrum launches national Spanish-language news network Spectrum Noticias

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Spectrum officially announced the nationwide launch of Spectrum Noticias, a new 24-hour Spanish-language news network. The network had been rolling out on a market-by-market basis prior to today’s formal announcement. The weekday morning news lineup begins with anchor Patsi Arias at 6 a.m. ET, followed by Philip Klint anchoring afternoon coverage starting at 3 p.m. ET.
David Plazas leaves Tennessean for new role at Atlanta Journal Constitution

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

David Plazas is leaving his role as Opinion and Engagement Director at The Tennessean after more than a decade. His last day in Nashville is May 2. He is moving to a new position as Opinion Editor at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, a Cox Enterprises-owned paper. He starts in Atlanta on May 5. Plazas joined The Tennessean in 2014 as Lead Engagement Editor. He was promoted to his current role in 2017.
Sandra Thomas departs Voice of America as head of LatAm division

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Sandra Thomas has decided to leave Voice of America after nearly six years in leadership roles at the news agency. She most recently served as director of VOA’s Latin America Division, a role she was promoted to in April 2023 after serving as acting director since June 2022. Thomas-Esquivel joined VOA in 2019 as Spanish Service Chief, overseeing journalists reporting on U.S. and Latin America and overall news coverage.
Judge orders VOA reinstatement, but government plans to appeal

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore jobs and funding for Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded news outlets, after a March 14 executive order abruptly shut them down, put over 1,300 employees on leave, and terminated contracts essential to keeping the agency running. Judge Royce Lamberth ruled Tuesday that the shutdown likely violated the law and Constitution, noting that for the first time in its 80-year history, VOA was not reporting the news.
John Paul Barajas promoted to weekend evening anchor at KSAT

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

John Paul Barajas has been promoted to weekend evening anchor at KSAT, the ABC affiliate in San Antonio owned by Graham Media Group. He steps into the role previously held by Courtney Friedman, who moved to the weekday anchor desk earlier this month. Barajas, who joined KSAT as a reporter in June 2021, shared the news on social media: “It’s a position that has been held by so many amazing journalists and KSAT greats.