Episode 102: Broadcast Television Masterclass

Featuring Emmy winning Television Executive & Content Creator; Richard Borjas. Richard recently as Vice President of Programming & Development at NBCUniversal, he's served as Vice President of Production at Telemundo, Supervising Producer of "The Balancing Act" on Lifetime, and Freelance Producer on Good Morning America.

 

(4:14) Richard offers his take on how syndicated television programs are doing in the current media landscape. Richard gives us insight into the different types of viewers and how nostalgic syndicated programs are benefiting from streaming. (14:04) Richard shares what goes into the process of greenlighting television productions. We also discuss the relationship between television networks and their talent.

 

(23:39) During the interview, Richard shares some of his biggest takeaways of his career in the television industry. We learn about completing television projects and some of the challenges that may arise. Richard tells us about some of his biggest accomplishments. Richard offers up some advice to aspiring television network executives.