Luis Fernández, Executive Chairman of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, announced today that Ronald Day is stepping down as President of Entertainment and Chief Content Officer. His last day will be this Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Day's departure has sparked significant speculation within Telemundo and the entertainment industry, especially considering that the network has yet to announce its replacement or outline its next steps—indicating that this exit may not have been long-planned.
Additionally, sources confirmed to Las Top News that Day renewed his contract just a few months ago, in November 2024. With Telemundo currently at its peak in ratings and holding the top spot among Spanish-language networks in the U.S., his resignation is a surprise.
Day's Impact on Telemundo and Hispanic Television
Since joining Telemundo in 2018 as Executive Vice President of Programming, Day has played a crucial role in shaping the network's entertainment strategy. Under his leadership, Telemundo became the #1 Spanish-language network in primetime, a historic achievement. He spearheaded the development of hit reality shows such as La Casa de los Famosos, Los 50, Exatlón, and Top Chef VIP, as well as high-profile live broadcasts like the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe.
In 2020, Day was promoted to President of Entertainment and Content Strategy, overseeing content across all platforms, including Universo and Peacock. His tenure marked a shift toward data-driven programming, helping Telemundo expand its audience reach and solidify its dominance in the market.
Day's Statement on His Departure
In an official statement, Day addressed his decision, explaining that he is stepping down to pursue personal aspirations:
"Seven years ago, I made one of the most important decisions of my life: to take on the presidency of programming at Telemundo. Innovation in reality shows, series, and live television made us the #1 Hispanic network in the U.S. across all platforms."
"Today, at the peak of this great success, I am making another equally significant decision. I am resigning as President of Entertainment and Chief Content Officer to follow a dream I have been building for months. I am deeply grateful to the brilliant team of creatives and leaders whom I hold in my heart and to the Hispanic audience that has been essential in my career as an immigrant in the U.S. Life, like television, should be a grand production. Today, I begin writing a new chapter with a book I have been working on for months, designed to guide others along the path I have traveled."
"After that, a speaking tour at universities across the U.S., Latin America, and Spain, as well as engagements with companies worldwide, will bring me closer to my purpose: inspiring and training a new generation of executives and entrepreneurs ready to change history—just as I can proudly say I have done as I close this chapter. See you soon!!!!"
A Career of Success and Controversy
Unlike most media executives who prefer to operate behind the scenes, Ronald Day has been a well-known and sometimes controversial figure.
He was once the right-hand man of Cristina Saralegui during El Show de Cristina's peak years. Their professional relationship ended in conflict when Day accepted a position at Telefutura (now UniMás), leaving Saralegui behind. However, years later, they reconciled.
During his time at Telefutura, he helped the network surpass Telemundo in ratings, a feat that prompted Univision to promote him to Vice President of Programming.
After a hiatus from television, Day co-founded with exactor and TV host Alejandro Chabán Yes You Can, a multimillion-dollar wellness empire.
His career took him to Mega TV before Telemundo brought him on board. Interestingly, it was César Conde—the same executive who had let him go at Univision—who recruited him. Day initially served as an advisor before taking on roles as Vice President of Entertainment, Talent, and Strategy. Eventually, he ascended to his most influential role yet: President of Entertainment and Chief Content Officer.
Now, as he prepares to exit Telemundo, the industry watches closely. Will he truly focus on writing and public speaking, or is there another move on the horizon? Whatever the case, Ronald Day's departure marks the end of an era in Hispanic television.
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