CORAL GABLES, FLA. — NBCUniversal Telemundo Studios has launched what it is calling an “industry-first” podcast incubator in partnership with the University of Miami, giving student creators access to Telemundo’s production resources, mentorship and distribution platforms.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to bringing new formats and elevating the voices shaping Spanish-language storytelling,” said Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer and Head of Telemundo Studios. “By collaborating with University of Miami students, we are opening the doors for a new generation of creators to connect with audiences in authentic and relevant ways – reinforcing Telemundo’s role as a leader in the media industry with robust experience in the audio space.”
Trevor Green, Associate Chair and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Journalism at the University of Miami, added, ““This partnership reflects the University of Miami’s commitment to giving students real world experiences that prepare them for success in today’s media industry. Working alongside Telemundo professionals gives our students invaluable hands-on experience, helping them build confidence and learn how to tell authentic stories that connect with audiences in both English and Spanish. It’s exactly the kind of collaboration that prepares them for successful careers in media.”
As the Comcast unit sees it, the incubator marks the next step in Telemundo’s growing audio strategy, “building bridges between established brands and emerging creators. With projects already spanning Noticias Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes, and Dateline, this initiative sets the stage for bold new collaborations and storytelling formats in the entertainment space. As audiences continue to embrace bilingual and on-demand audio, Telemundo is investing not just in content, but in the future voices and ideas” that will define the next era of Hispanic media.
“Partnering with Javier Pons and Juan Ponce (SVP, Telemundo Studios) to bring this innovative partnership to life has been a fantastic opportunity that provides us early exposure to up-and-coming creative talent that we would ideally like to see build careers with NBCUniversal Telemundo enterprises in the future,” said Ashaki Rucker, SVP of Human Resources Telemundo Enterprises and Latin America. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to expand our existing relationship with University of Miami by taking this new and innovative approach with Sallie Hughes and Trevor Green, who co-lead the School of Journalism and Media Management.”
