02/24/21: Cynopsis Jobs

DIGITAL MANAGING DIRECTOR
SPECTRUM NETWORKS
NYC

Lead the talented and resourceful journalists, manage digital teams in multiple locations and editorial content; encourage innovation and unique story telling techniques. Impeccable integrity and ability to support our writers and editors in making tough journalistic calls in fast-moving news cycles.

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Wednesday February 24, 2021

Univision received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, and was named a “Best Place to Work” for LGBTQ persons. The Corporate Equality Index evaluates corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality. While 767 major U.S. businesses earned a score of 100 percent, only 19 are in the entertainment and digital media space.

“We are honored to be recognized by the HRC for the fourth consecutive year for our continued commitment to our LGBTQ+ employees and LGBTQ+ members of our Hispanic community,” said Margaret Lazo, Chief Human Resources Officer, Univision. “We proudly champion the LGBTQ+ community at Univision, from the policies and benefits we have in place for employees to our community and corporate social responsibility efforts and our dedicated employee resource group, Orgullo|Pride, which empowers LGBTQ+ employees, further fosters equity and inclusion, and ensures a safe and inviting workplace for all.”

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Yusuf Chuku has joined NBCUniversal in the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Client Strategy & Insights. Chuki was previously Global Chief Strategy Officer at VMLY&R. Additionally, Jenny Burke and Tom Stevens have each been promoted to Executive Vice President. Burke is taking on an expanded role as EVP, Advertising Strategy, while Stevens is stepping into the new role of EVP, Advertising and Partnerships.

MarcBuhaj has been appointed VP, Unscripted Series and Specials, Disney Branded Television. He was most recently SVP, Programming Manager and GM, Disney XD.

NIssa Diederich has been promoted from EVP Production for Touchstone Television to EVP, Production, 20th Television. She takes over the responsibilities of Jim Sharp, who will stay until the end of the year to assist with the transition.

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Veteran Walt Disney Co. DC insider Susan Fox, who’s been with the Walt Disney Co. for 20 years and most recently served as VP, government relations, has been elevated to SVP, government relations. She succeed Richard Bates, who died suddenly in December.

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