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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María Berrelleza leaves Univision for Telemundo Chicago reporter job

1 day ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Emmy award-winning journalist María Berrelleza has left WGBO Univision Chicago to join rival station WSNS Telemundo Chicago as an on-air reporter. She will begin her new role on Monday, June 30, covering breaking news and feature stories for the station’s late morning, afternoon, and evening newscasts. Berrelleza had served as a general assignment reporter at Univision Chicago since 2022.
Luis Fernández-Rocha joins Estrella MediaCo in top executive sales role

2 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Longtime Univision and Telemundo executive Luis Fernández-Rocha has joined Estrella MediaCo as the company’s senior vice president of local video sales. He will continue to be based in Miami. Estrella MediaCo is the Spanish-language video and audio content production and multiplatform distribution company created after MediaCo finalized its acquisition of Estrella Media’s EstrellaTV national broadcast network, as well as its local TV and radio stations.
Chris Peña named TEGNA VP of content for Midwest

4 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Chris Peña is joining TEGNA Inc. as vice president of content for the Midwest region, effective June 30. Based in Indianapolis, Peña will manage content strategy and operations for TEGNA stations in Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Grand Rapids, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Davenport, and Minneapolis.
Salomé Ramírez joins Atlantic Council as assistant director of communications

4 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Salomé Ramírez has been named assistant director of communications at the Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center at the Atlantic Council. In her new role, the former VOA journalist will lead the center’s communications strategy, overseeing media outreach, digital content, publications, and messaging.
New wave of mass layoffs accelerates dismantling of VOA amid ongoing lawsuits

5 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Layoff notices were issued Friday to 639 employees of Voice of America (VOA) and the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). The layoffs affected all language services, including the Latin America division. Staff from VOA’s Persian-language service, some of whom were recently recalled from administrative leave to cover news in Iran, also received layoff notices.
Journalist organizations condemn Mario Guevara’s arrest during live protest coverage

5 days ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Independent journalist Mario Guevara, who was arrested by police during a “No Kings” protest outside Atlanta on June 14 while livestreaming coverage and spent several days in jail, has been transferred to ICE detention, where he remains. He now faces deportation proceedings. Police charged Guevara with obstructing police, unlawful assembly, and improperly entering a roadway.
Briceyda Landaverde named weekend anchor at WVIT

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Briceyda Landaverde has been promoted to weekend anchor at WVIT NBC Connecticut. Landaverde, who joined WVIT in June 2022 as a bilingual reporter, officially started her new role last Saturday, June 14. In addition to her anchoring duties, she’ll contribute content for Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra.
Telemundo Colorado promotes Kehiry Castillo to weekday co-anchor

1 week ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Kehiry Castillo is moving up to the anchor desk at KDEN, the Telemundo-owned station in Denver. Starting today, Castillo joins Yesmani Gómez as co-anchor of Noticiero Telemundo Colorado weekdays at 4 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 5 p.m.She replaces Stephanie Rodríguez, who left the company in April. Castillo, who joined KDEN in 2023 as a multimedia journalist, had occasionally stepped in as a backup anchor. In addition to her new anchor duties, she will continue to work as an MMJ.
Committee to Protect Journalists appoints José Zamora as Americas Regional Director

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

The Committee to Protect Journalists has appointed José Zamora as Regional Director for the Americas, overseeing press freedom efforts across the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean. Zamora previously held senior communications roles at Univision News and Exile Content Studio. He also led the Knight News Challenge at Knight Foundation, supporting grants focused on media innovation and freedom of expression.
Correspondent Nick Valencia departs CNN

2 weeks ago | mediamoves.com | Veronica Villafañe

Correspondent Nick Valencia has left CNN after a 19-year run with the cable news network. He announced his departure in a social media post. “It’s official. I have left CNN. Never bury the lede,” Valencia wrote, thanking colleagues and reflecting on his journey from entry-level positions to national correspondent.