Rodriguez – VP Corporate Communications.

Univision Communications Inc. announced the appointment of Noelia Rodriguez as Vice President of Corporate Communications, reporting to CEO A. Jerrold Perenchio. In this post, Rodriguez will be responsible for managing the company’s strategic communications needs and promoting Univision’s award-winning media services and operations.

“Noelia’s vast strategic communications, media relations and public relations experience will be key to Univision’s ongoing success as the premier Spanish-language media company in the nation,” said Perenchio. “Her proven track record both in Los Angeles and in Washington, D.C. will serve Univision well as we build on our record of quality programming for U.S. Hispanic households.”

Rodriguez joins Univision after ten years of public service experience. She was recruited by Laura Bush in January 2001 and served as the First Lady’s Director of Communications and Press Secretary for nearly three years. Her prior public service began in March of 1994 when she was named Press Secretary to Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan. In 1998 she was promoted to Deputy Mayor in charge of Communications and Scheduling. In 2000, Riordan appointed her President and CEO of L.A. Convention 2000, the host committee for the first Democratic Convention of the 21st century.

“I am excited to join Univision and its team of dedicated leaders,” said Rodriguez. “I look forward to using my experience to further enhance Univision’s terrific reputation as the industry leader and creative force on behalf of America’s diverse Hispanic audience.”