NBCUniversal's Hispanic Enterprises and Content today announced the appointment of Jeff Mayzurk to Senior Vice President, Operations and Technology. He will be based in Miami and will be responsible for developing and executing technology strategy across all business units, including Telemundo Network and Studios, Telemundo International and mun2. He will oversee all operations, technology and facilities teams and be tasked with evolving network architecture, including supporting systems and technologies.
"Jeff brings a wealth of experience to our team. His extensive technical knowledge and focus on innovation will help transform our operations for greater success," said Marlene Sanchez Dooner, Executive Vice President, Hispanic Enterprises and Content.
Mayzurk was formerly Senior Vice President, Studio Operations of NBCUniversal's Operations & Technical Services Division, where he was responsible for technical operations, engineering and technology strategy. Mayzurk was also the General Manager, West Coast Technical Operations for NBCUniversal TV Operations in Burbank, CA and led the efforts to design, plan and build a new broadcast facility for several of the Burbank-based television partners.
Prior to joining NBCUniversal, Mayzurk served as Chief Technology Officer for Comcast Entertainment Group (CEG), where he was responsible for technology strategy, systems development and worldwide technical operations. His efforts to integrate broadcast engineering disciplines with IT and new media technology there resulted in numerous innovations, including an award-winning media asset management system and a next-generation network origination platform that enabled CEG to cost-effectively grow its international distribution footprint.
Before Comcast, Jeff held positions at
E! Entertainment Television, CNET, and Sierra Entertainment. Mayzurk holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin.
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About Telemundo:
Telemundo, part of Hispanic Enterprises and Content, a division of NBCUniversal, is a world-class media company, leading the industry in the production and distribution of high-quality Spanish-language content across its multiplatform portfolio to U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. Telemundo's multiple platforms include the
Telemundo Network, a Spanish-language television network featuring original productions, theatrical motion pictures, news and first-class sports events, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets through its 16 owned stations, broadcast and MVPD affiliates;
Telemundo Digital Media, which distributes Telemundo's original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, www.telemundo.com and www.mun2.tv; an owned and operated full power station in Puerto Rico that reaches 99% of all TV households in that DMA; and
Telemundo Internacional, the international distribution arm which has positioned
Telemundo as the second largest provider of Spanish-language content worldwide by syndicating content to more than 100 countries in over 35 languages.
About mun2:
NBCUniversal's Hispanic cable network
mun2 offers a thrilling mix of original dramas, exclusive premium sports, blockbuster movies, must-see live events and strategic acquisitions.
mun2 is the home for current and unique content produced and presented for the fastest growing audience - U.S. Hispanics. The network's content can also be found in its award winning website, mun2.tv and across various digital distribution platforms. The network is part of NBCUniversal's Hispanic Enterprises and Content, and on Feb. 1, 2015,
mun2 will become
NBC UNIVERSO.
About NBCUniversal:
NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a suite of leading Internet-based businesses. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation
Photo by: Paul Sirochman/NBC)
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