Noticias Telemundo Strengthens Its Presence In Washington D.C. With The Appointment Of Correspondent Javier Vega
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- Published on Monday, 20 August 2018 06:23
Noticias Telemundo announced the appointment of Mexican journalist Javier Vega as correspondent in Washington, D.C., as part of an initiative to strengthen its operations in the U.S. capital. Vega will report to Victoria Rivas-Vázquez, Noticias Telemundo's Washington, D.C. bureau chief.
Vega will work alongside the bureau team, including renowned Noticias Telemundo's correspondent Lori Montenegro. Prior to joining the Washington, D.C. team, Vega was a Noticias Telemundo correspondent in Mexico.
"Javier Vega comes to the epicenter of political activity in the United States to reinforce our philosophy of 'telling it like it is,'" said Rivas-Vazquez. "In Washington, information is being generated at an unprecedented rate and the inclusion of a journalist of Vega's talent and experience reaffirms our commitment to the Latino community at this critical time."
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Vega began his career as a local reporter at Televisa Puebla. Later he joined Milenio, a national media outlet, where he specialized in political affairs covering the Congress and Senate, the State Department and the President. As part of the "Special Affairs" team, he produced reports and anchored newscasts on Milenio Televisión, the leading news channel in Mexico.
He was also an investigative journalist on Televisa's "Punto de Partida with Denise Maerker," a bi-weekly show covering social, political and security issues. In addition, he was a news anchor and reporter at the teleSUR network.
In 2009 Vega won the National Journalism Prize awarded by Club de Periodistas de México A.C., and was part of the team awarded the National Communication Prize "José Pagés Llergo" for its coverage of the September 19 Mexico City earthquake. He holds a Communications degree from Universidad de las Américas de Puebla and diplomas from Tecnológico de Monterrey, Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas, and the University of Guadalajara.
Noticias Telemundo is a leading provider of news for US Hispanics. Its award-winning news programs are broadcast from Telemundo Center and include the daily newscast "Noticias Telemundo" with José Díaz Balart, "Noticias Telemundo Fin de Semana" with Julio Vaqueiro, "Noticias Telemundo Mediodía" with Felicidad Aveleyra, the news segment with Paulina Sodi on the morning show "Un Nuevo Día", and the Sunday current affairs program "Enfoque con José Díaz-Balart." Telemundo's "Digital News Team" offers uninterrupted content for U.S. Hispanics through its growing mobile and online platforms. Noticias Telemundo also produces news specials, documentaries and news events such as political debates, forums and town halls.
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About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a world-class media company leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. This fast-growing multiplatform portfolio is comprised of the Telemundo Network and Station Group, Telemundo Deportes, Telemundo Global Studios, Universo, and a Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit. Telemundo Network features original Spanish-language entertainment, news and sports content reaching 94% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 27 local stations, 51 affiliates and its national feed. Telemundo also owns WKAQ, a television station that serves viewers in Puerto Rico. Telemundo Deportes is the designated Spanish-language home of two of the world's most popular sporting events: FIFA World Cup™ through 2026 and the Summer Olympic Games through 2032. Telemundo Global Studios is the company's domestic and international scripted production unit including Telemundo Studios, Telemundo International Studios, Telemundo International, as well as all of the company's co-production partnerships. As the #1 media company reaching Hispanics and millennials online, the Digital Enterprises & Emerging Business unit distributes original content across multiple platforms, maximizing its exclusive partnerships with properties such as BuzzFeed, Vox, and Snapchat.
Through Telemundo Internacional, the largest U.S.-based distributor of Spanish-language content in the world; and Universo, the fastest growing Hispanic entertainment cable network, the company reflects the diverse lifestyle, cultural experience and language of its expanding audience. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
