Mackin joins Univision as President of the Television Station Group.

Univision Communications Inc. announced that effective March 1st, longtime television executive Terry Mackin is joining Univision as president of the Television Station Group. In this role, he will oversee Univision’s and TeleFutura’s 64 television stations.

Mackin will be based in New York and report to Ray Rodriguez, president and chief operating officer of Univision Communications Inc.

Rodriguez said, “Terry is an important addition to the team. He will be instrumental in further integrating our television operations, leveraging our assets and delivering results. His understanding of the industry, extensive experience and vision will greatly contribute to our growth.”

Mackin joins Univision Communications Inc., from Hearst-Argyle Television Inc., where he is executive vice president responsible for building the company’s digital media assets. Prior to that role, he managed 14 of the company’s owned and operated television stations. He serves on the NBC Affiliate Board and was the architect for the multicasting joint venture between NBC and the NBC Affiliates for a new 24/7 linear weather network, Weather Plus, and for the 2004 Olympics in Athens, which was the first joint venture between NBC and
its affiliates.

“I am excited to join one of the fastest-growing, most diversified and best integrated media companies in the U.S.,” said Mackin. “The unparalleled connection the Univision family of companies has with its audiences makes it possible to deliver the best media and entertainment brands for our viewers, advertisers and partners. This connection provides a strong competitive advantage at a national and local level.”