Ronald Day President of Entertainment and Chief Content Officer at NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is stepping down from his position. This announcement has surprised many in the industry given Telemundo's recent ratings achievements. Day's departure scheduled for this Thursday follows a contract renewal and occurs when Telemundo is experiencing unprecedented success in prime time.
Telemundo has achieved a leading position among Spanish-language networks in the U.S. which makes Day's resignation even more noteworthy. This timing has led to speculation about the actual motivations behind his decision. Day himself announced his resignation on social media on Monday stating he is leaving at the peak of this great success to make another equally significant decision.
Day Cites Book Writing And Speaking Tour As Reason For Telemundo Resignation
Official Statement Points To Personal Aspirations
In his statement posted on Instagram Day explained his future plans. He mentioned writing a book and embarking on a speaking tour across universities in the U.S. Latin America and Spain. Day stated this tour will bring him closer to his purpose which he described as inspiring and training a new generation of executives and entrepreneurs. He added he wants to guide them to transform history just as he proudly stated he has done in his career.
Day also expressed gratitude to his team and the Hispanic audience. He thanked a brilliant team of creatives and leaders and the Hispanic audience who he acknowledged as key in his career as an immigrant in the U.S.
Telemundo Chairman Acknowledges Day's Contributions And Interim Plans
Luis Fernández Announces Team Will Report To Him During Transition
Luis Fernández Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises addressed staff in an email regarding Day's departure. Fernández announced Day's decision to leave the company to pursue new opportunities with mixed emotions. He outlined interim leadership plans indicating that he will work closely with Day’s team to ensure a smooth transition. In the interim the team will report directly to Fernández.
Fernández recognized Day’s contributions to Telemundo. He noted Day led the development and production of successful reality shows like La Casa de los Famosos Los 50 Exatlón and Top Chef VIP. Fernández also mentioned highly rated live specials including the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe. He further credited Day with helping reorganize Telemundo Studios and position them for future growth under Javier Pons leadership. Fernández wished Day well in his future endeavors.
Industry Insiders Express Skepticism Regarding Day's Departure Narrative
Speculation Suggests Forced Resignation Not Voluntary Choice
Despite the official statements some industry insiders are questioning the stated reasons for Ronald Day 's resignation . Speculation has arisen about whether Day’s departure was truly voluntary. Some believe there may be other underlying factors contributing to his exit given the timing and Telemundo's current success. The sudden nature of the announcement and lack of immediate replacement plans have fueled this speculation.
Sources indicate Day had recently renewed his contract in November 2024. This contract renewal happening just months before his resignation announcement adds another layer of intrigue and disbelief to the narrative of a purely voluntary departure driven by personal aspirations. The fact that Telemundo is currently number one in prime time among Spanish-language networks in the U.S. makes the resignation even more surprising to industry observers. Some find it difficult to believe an executive would willingly leave such a successful position without external pressures.
Ronald Day's Telemundo Tenure Marked By Ratings Growth And Strategic Shifts
From EVP to President Day Shaped Network's Content Direction
Ronald Day joined Telemundo in 2018 as Executive Vice President of Programming. He played a significant role in defining and executing the network’s content strategy. Under his leadership Telemundo achieved a historic milestone becoming the top Spanish-language network in prime time. Day spearheaded the development of several hit reality shows and live broadcasts that became key to Telemundo's ratings success.
In 2020 Day was promoted to President of Entertainment and Content Strategy. In this expanded role he oversaw content across all Telemundo platforms including Universo and Peacock. His tenure is associated with a data-driven approach to programming. This strategy helped Telemundo broaden its audience reach and solidify its market dominance within the Spanish-language television landscape. Day's departure therefore marks a significant shift for Telemundo as the network navigates its future without a key figure in its recent successes.
Day's Career History Shows Rise In Hispanic Television And Wellness Industry
From Cristina Show To Telemundo Leadership And Entrepreneurship
Ronald Day's career in Hispanic television spans several decades. He is known for being a prominent figure in the industry. Earlier in his career Day was closely associated with Cristina Saralegui during the peak years of El Show de Cristina. Their professional relationship was noteworthy though it ended in conflict when Day moved to Telefutura now UniMás. They later reconciled.
At Telefutura Day contributed to the network surpassing Telemundo in ratings at the time. This achievement led to a promotion at Univision where he became Vice President of Programming. Following a period away from television Day co-founded Yes You Can a multimillion-dollar wellness company with actor and TV host Alejandro Chabán. He also worked at Mega TV before joining Telemundo.
Interestingly César Conde the same executive who had previously let him go at Univision was instrumental in bringing Day to Telemundo. Day initially served as an advisor before taking on roles with increasing responsibility ultimately becoming President of Entertainment and Chief Content Officer. Now as Ronald Day leaves Telemundo the industry is watching to see if he truly focuses on his stated plans of writing and speaking or if another move within the media landscape is on the horizon. His exit regardless signals the end of a chapter at Telemundo and in Hispanic television leadership.