Claudia Trejos Joins MEGA TV as General Producer and Presenter for MEGA SPORTS
MIAMI, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Spanish Broadcasting System Inc., ("SBS") (Nasdaq: SBSA) and MEGA TV announced the appointment of Claudia Trejos as General Producer and Principal Talent for MEGA SPORTS, segment dedicated to sports news within the newscast, MEGA NEWS.
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Trejos, a successful sports media personality, will be the primary On-Air Talent and lead the Production efforts for the network's new Sports Department.
"ENCUENTRO DEPORTIVO" (Sport Encounter) is a featured segment dedicated to Sports News, inside MEGA TV's two newscasts. Monday through Friday, in MEGA NEWS at 5pm (ET) and during MEGA NEWS NOCTURNO (Night Edition) at 10:30 pm (ET), the audience will enjoy 15 minutes of exciting sports news. The nightly segments will start, Tuesday the 7th of September.
"Claudia personifies Mega Sports and the trailblazing spirit we are fostering," said Rene Rodriguez, Director Sports Programming. "Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the special relationship between Hispanics and Sports will help us deliver an unparalleled offering to our audience."
"This is an exciting opportunity for me," said Trejos. "In my new role, I will be able to tap into the myriad of experiences and contacts I've accumulated over the years to help create a unique and powerful sports programming for fans and advertisers alike."
Prior to accepting this new position, Ms. Trejos worked as a producer for the Univision Network covering the 2010 World Cup. From December 2009 and until her departure to South Africa, Claudia was a featured collaborator on Mega TV's nightly show -- Los Implicados.
Claudia Trejos will continue to collaborate with ESPN, ESPN Deportes and ESPN International.
Before working with ESPN, Ms. Trejos was the sports anchor for NBC/Telemundo's show "Al Rojo Vivo con Maria Celeste" and co-host on the weekly NBA show called "NBA Max," where she was acknowledged as the first female color-commentator in the league's history.
Additionally, while covering the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Claudia made history as the first female to report on Olympic Boxing. She also co-hosted NBC's "Fan Festival" in 2003.
Claudia Trejos initially launched her broadcast career in 1996 at KWHYTV Los Angeles, as a sports Anchor and Director. Claudia also crossed over to the General Market as a weekend Sports Anchor and Reporter for KTLA Channel 5. During this time she was also the co-host for "In Focus," a public affairs program broadcasted by KLCS-TV.
For Mega TV is a true privilege to have a talent as Claudia Trejos playing such an important role in the launch of the Network's Sport Programming.
Don't miss MEGA SPORTS during MEGA NEWS. Monday through Friday at 5 pm (ET), 4 pm (CT) and again at 10:30 pm (ET) and 9:30 pm (CT). In Puerto Rico 7 pm and 11:30 pm. Mega TV 22 South Florida , channel 57 West Palm Beach, channel 38.2 Orlando, FL, channel 36.2 Tampa, FL, channel 40.2 Charleston, SC, channel 19.2 Palm Springs, CA, 13 in Chicago, IL, 26 in Dallas, TX, channel 33.2 Fresno, CA, channel 48.2 Nueva York, channel 60 Puerto Rico, 405 DirecTV Mas, in the main cities in the USA and Puerto Rico.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. is the largest publicly traded Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States. SBS owns and/or operates 21 radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Puerto Rico, which are leading radio stations airing the Tropical, Mexican Regional, Spanish Adult Contemporary and Hurban format genres. The Company also owns and operates Mega TV, a television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. SBS also produces live concerts and events in the major U.S. markets and Puerto Rico. In addition, the Company operates www.LaMusica.com, a bilingual Spanish-English online site providing content related to Latin music, entertainment, news and culture. The Company's corporate Web site can be accessed at www.spanishbroadcasting.com .
SOURCE Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
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