Jacqueline Castro has been appointed vice president of production for Telemundo Studios.
In the role, Castro will lead production strategy for Telemundo Studios and oversee in-house and third-party productions. Castro comes to the role after working as executive director of unscripted content and production for Sony Pictures Entertainment, where she led projects for the Latin American and U.S. Hispanic markets.
Castro’s hire comes as Telemundo Studios expands its content offerings under Ronald Day, president of entertainment and chief content officer, Castro will work with his team and report directly to Javier Pons, executive vice President of Telemundo Studios.
“Jacky brings an extraordinary blend of creative vision and operational expertise that will be invaluable as we continue expanding Telemundo Studios’ content slate,” Pons said. “Her deep understanding of Spanish-language media and her commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative productions will play a key role in driving our growth and strengthening our connection with Latino audiences across the globe.”
Castro has two decades of experience in media and entertainment, including serving as executive producer for HBO’s Las Bravas while at Mediapro.
In the new role, she will lead multiple Spanish-language production teams, oversee all phases of production, work with teams on budgeting and cost analysis and collaborate with development executives on project evaluation, script approval and creative adaptations,
“I am thrilled to join Telemundo Studios and work alongside such a dynamic and creative team,” Castro said. “Telemundo’s commitment to delivering bold, groundbreaking content resonates deeply with me, and I am eager to be a part of the next wave of innovative storytelling that will captivate and inspire audiences everywhere.”
