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Iran launches Spanish-language channel

February 2, 2012 by Veronica Villafañe

Whoa!  Did you read that right?  Yup.  The Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) on Tuesday, January 31 officially inaugurated Hispan TV, a Spanish-language international HD channel, although it started airing on a test basis on December 21, 2011.

According to a Spanish-language promotional video on Hispan TV’s website, the 24/7 television network will broadcast newscasts every 2 hours and air documentaries and educational programs.

In another video in English, the narrator says the channel’s executives “rejected the claims that Iran would use the channel to find a backyard in Latin America.”

If you’re looking for a TV job, they’re hiring…

The channel is using a YouTube video as a recruiting tool – calling for professional journalists to join the new network, effective immediately.

Filed Under: TV & Radio Tagged With: Hispan TV

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Veronica Villafañe, Editor & Publisher

Emmy award-winning journalist and former president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ). Currently a reporter for Voice of America, she has worked as an on-air reporter, anchor, writer and producer for Spanish and English-language TV, print and online media, including Univision, Telemundo, Fox 11 News in L.A. and the San Jose Mercury News.

Hispanic media and entertainment contributor to Forbes.

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