Univision Cable Networks Gets New SVP

MIAMI: Univision Communications has named Jessica Rodriguez as the senior VP for Univision Cable Networks, where she will oversee the company’s expanding portfolio. 

Based in Miami, Rodriguez will report to Cesar Conde, the president of Univision Networks. She has been part of Univision since 2001, most recently serving as the VP and special assistant to the president of Univision Networks. Prior to this she was the VP and station manager of Univision’s TV station in Puerto Rico. Her remit includes Galavisión and the TuTv Networks De Película, De Película Clásico, Telehit, Ritmoson Latino and Bandamax. 

“At Univision we recognize the opportunity we have to continue to enhance and expand our offerings for the more than 50 million Hispanics in this country,” said Conde. “Jessica’s strategic vision, understanding of Hispanic audiences, passion for programming and creativity will allow us to continue to deliver on our programming leadership.”

“This is a tremendous opportunity to help Univision build on its legacy of delivering the best content bar none across its platforms,” added Rodriguez. “I look forward to working closely with our programming, promotion, distribution and ad sales teams to deliver results for our existing audiences, partners and customers, as we explore leveraging and launching new platforms.”