TELEMUNDO DENVER / KDEN NAMES PEDRO CALDERON MICHEL NEWS DIRECTOR
DENVER, CO– (November 18, 2013) – Telemundo Denver today announced the addition of Emmy Award-winning journalist Pedro Calderon Michel as News Director, effective November 18, 2013. He will report to Station Manager Andres Chaparro.
In his new role, Calderon Michel will be responsible for managing the station’s news operations including planning and production.
“We are thrilled to have Pedro join KDEN as News Director,” said Chaparro. “His vast experience in news and production will help to strengthen our position as a leading source for news and information for the Hispanic community we serve.”
Calderon Michel brings with him over 21 years of experience in journalism. He joins KDEN from Univision San Diego / KBNT where he was Anchor of the weekday newscasts and Producer of the late evening newscast since 2011. During his tenure as Producer, the program achieved its highest ratings since its launch.
Previously, he served as Anchor / Producer for Univision Colorado KCEC from 2009 to 2011. From 2008 to 2009, Calderon Michel was Attaché to the Director for “España Directo,” one of the highest rated programs in Spain, which was televised worldwide via TVE International. From 2004 to 2007, he was News Director at Univision Sacramento / KUVS. He also held roles in television and print from 1989 to 2003.
A recipient of three Emmy Awards, Calderon Michel has also been recognized by the News Directors Association Awards, the Association of Latin Entertainment Critics of New York (ACE Awards) and the Immigrant Liberty Award, among others.
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ABOUT TELEMUNDO STATION GROUP Telemundo Station Group, part of the NBCUniversal Owned Television Stations division of NBCUniversal, is comprised of 16 local television stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Producing and broadcasting more than 5,000 hours of unique and relevant local content each year, including award-winning news, public affairs, and entertainment programming, Telemundo Station Group serves Spanish-speaking viewers in the metropolitan areas of Los Angeles, New York, Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, Chicago, San Francisco Bay Area, San Antonio, Phoenix, Fresno, Denver, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Boston, Tucson and Puerto Rico. In addition, Telemundo Station Group offers support to 52 affiliates across the country and manages dedicated local websites and applications, as well as a digital out-of-home operation that reaches consumers in 17 Hispanic markets.
Contact: Andrés Chaparro Station Manager 303-338-2390 [email protected]