In his new role, the executive will lead Telemundo Studios’ growth strategy, as well as the development and production of scripted content for all linear and streaming platforms.
Telemundo announced the appointment of Juan C. (JC) Acosta as Head of Telemundo Studios. Acosta will report directly to Javier Pons, Chief Content Officer of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
In this new position, Acosta will lead Telemundo Studios’ growth strategy, as well as the development and production of scripted content for all linear and streaming platforms.
He will be responsible for developing, expanding, and monetizing Telemundo Studios’ scripted content offerings across long- and short-form formats, including drama series, vertical formats, and feature films, among others.
Acosta will develop and manage long-term business plans, annual operating models, and evaluation criteria and processes for project approvals across all areas of the Studios.
In coordination with NBCUniversal studios, he will collaborate with various company divisions and drive business development opportunities, including strategic partnerships, co-productions, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and international distribution models.
“JC is an outstanding media executive with a unique track record in studio finance and operations, both in the United States and internationally,” said Pons. “We are pleased to have him join our team at a pivotal moment as we continue to evolve our studios into an innovative, dynamic operation delivering scripted content for all platforms, both locally and globally. JC will bring his experience, strategic vision, and leadership to help us continue driving the growth of our scripted content production capabilities for Hispanic audiences.”
An award-winning media executive with over two decades of experience, Acosta has distinguished himself by developing global studio capabilities, expanding operations, and driving revenue growth. Most recently, he served as Head of Mediapro Studios for the United States and Canada, where he launched and expanded the company’s North American operations, overseeing development, production, sales, and strategic partnerships. In that role, Acosta accelerated global expansion by implementing innovative business models and forging strategic alliances with prominent actors, producers, and media companies—including Paramount, Disney, CBS, Amazon, Netflix, and Telemundo, among others.
“I am incredibly excited to join Telemundo Studios at such a pivotal moment for our industry and for Spanish-language storytelling,” added Acosta. “Telemundo has an extraordinary legacy of creating stories that deeply connect with Hispanic audiences, and I look forward to building upon that solid foundation as we move toward the next generation of content. It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead this exceptional team, and I am deeply grateful to Javier for the chance to collaborate on defining the next chapter for Telemundo Studios.”
Previously, Acosta spent over 15 years at Paramount, holding various leadership roles overseeing regional and global studio operations. He ultimately rose to the position of President of International Studios, Streaming & Networks, managing operations across 95 countries, 90 channels, and 15 offices.
Earlier in his career, Acosta held finance-related positions at major media companies, including Viacom, Telemundo Network, MGM Studios, and The Walt Disney Company. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, as well as nominations and awards at the International Emmys.
Acosta resides in Miami, Florida, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and an MBA from Florida International University.
