Variety Latino Announces the Hire of Yoselin Acevedo as the New Managing Editor

Variety Latino Announces the Hire of Yoselin Acevedo as the New Managing Editor

Variety Latino Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Exclusive Video and Online Content

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Variety Latino is excited to announce the addition of Yoselin Acevedo as Managing Editor. Based in Los Angeles and New York, Acevedo will oversee the site's editorial direction and staff management. Acevedo comes from People en Espanol.com, where she was Deputy Executive Digital Editor.

In addition to her editorial duties, Acevedo will also work directly with Marcus Reynaga, Head of Digital Sales, to provide solid editorial offerings and ensure continued traffic & revenue stream growth. "I am thrilled to be a part of the Variety Latino team," says Acevedo. "With the ever-present and growing participation of Latinos in all aspects of Hollywood, I am excited to take Variety Latino to the next level."

Variety Latino is also proud to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the "Power of Latinos" editorial platform. Throughout HHM, Variety Latino will be providing exclusive content ranging from video interviews with top Hispanic actors and artists to milestones made by trailblazers in Hollywood. Readers can look forward to profiles on Latin Signatures Hall of Famer's Emilio Estefan and Desmond Child, an interview with Ambulante Film Festival Director Pablo Cruz, a 'Sabado Gigante' Tribute and much more. Variety Latino will be the go-to destination for US Hispanic entertainment enthusiasts and superfans.

2015 is also the beginning of a new tradition at Variety Latino, the 10 Latinos To Watch list. Comprised of actors, singers and behind-the-scenes talent, the 10 Latinos To Watch list will bring to the surface the accomplishments of Latinos in Hollywood. "Latinos have had a rich history in Hollywood," says Acevedo. "I am proud to be coming on board in time to announce the First Annual 10 Latinos To Watch list where we can finally highlight and celebrate their contributions."

Variety Latino is a groundbreaking entertainment news brand created through a partnership between Univision, the leading media company serving Hispanic America, and Variety, the world's premier provider of entertainment news. Combines Variety's unequaled access to inside information on the world of entertainment with Univision's unique understanding of the Hispanic consumer, Variety Latino brings the U.S. Hispanic population unprecedented coverage of the global entertainment industry. This original, Spanish-language content is available through multiple platforms, leveraging Variety Latino's exclusive digital publication (www.VarietyLatino.com) as well as Univision's digital platforms, television networks, and local stations. Variety Latino's television presence includes a weekly national Primer Impacto segment as well as syndicated local segments, and its digital offerings include video made available through uVideos and You Tube with promotion across Univision and Variety properties.



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