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Aguirre leaves KPCC, named Academy’s Director of Talent Development & Inclusion

November 11, 2016 by Veronica Villafañe

Edgar AguirreEdgar Aguirre is leaving public radio for a job at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, home of the Oscars.

Today is his last day at Southern California Public Radio’s KPCC. Starting November 21, he’ll be AMPAS’ first Director of Talent Development and Inclusion.

In his new role, he’ll help the organization, which has faced stinging criticism over its lack of diversity, provide more opportunities for professionals from under-represented communities in the entertainment industry. He’ll also lead fundraising for key educational initiatives.

Edgar has worked at KPCC for the past five years. He began as Community Outreach Director in 2011, before getting promoted to Managing Director of External Relations and Strategic Initiatives in 2013.

“My experience at KPCC taught me the value of persistence, of ensuring that you maintain a dialogue about the importance of hiring and retaining diverse talent,” he tells Media Moves. “I eagerly look forward to applying all of these learnings into this new role.”

Filed Under: People, TV & Radio Tagged With: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Edgar Aguirre, KPCC

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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.

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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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