Velázquez – GSM Telemundo WNJU-TV In NYC.

Marcelino Michael Velázquez has been named General Sales Manager of Telemundo-47. The announcement was made today by Ibra Morales President of Telemundo Television Stations. Velázquez comes to WNJU from Univisión WXTV 41, where he served as Local Sales Manager for almost 6 years.

“We are thrilled to have Michael join the Telemundo 47/WNJU leadership team, and the timing couldn’t be better given our current phase of growth. His passion, vision and demonstrated track record of success make him ideally suited to drive our stations to the next level,” said Morales.

During his six years at WXTV – Univision 41, Velázquez recruited, hired, and provided executive and sales leadership for 12 Account Executives. “Michael’s managerial expertise, business acumen and operating background will enable him to succeed in his leadership role for the Telemundo 47. We are lucky to have him on our team,” said Ibra.

Velázquez worked for ABC for almost 20 years in a variety of positions, Local Account Executive for WABC-TV-New York; National Sales Manager of WLS-TV/ABC Chicago, and Account Executive at WABC Spot Sales/New York.

Velázquez began his career in 1969 as Broadcast Negotiator at Walter Thompson, New York.