Talk:Nina L. Diaz

Latest comment: 7 hours ago by BINK Robin in topic Career request 3

Biography request

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Hi editors, as part of my work for Beutler Ink on behalf of New Remote Productions. I've disclosed by conflict of interest above and on my User page.

I am requesting updates to the Biography section of the article in-line with current practices laid out by MOS:BIO and content additions based on available reliable sources.

First, I request we change the section heading from "Biography" to "Early life and education" to better fit the proposed content changes.

Second, I request to change the text from the current sentence to the following.

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Díaz is a Latina of Puerto Rican descent, and is the daughter of reporter David Díaz.
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Diaz grew up in the [[Washington Heights, Manhattan|Washington Heights]] and [[Harlem]] neighborhoods of [[Manhattan]]. Her father is [[journalist]] David Diaz. She is of Puerto Rican descent. She attended college at [[Fordham University]].
Diaz grew up in the Washington Heights and Harlem neighborhoods of Manhattan.[2] Her father is journalist David Diaz. She is of Puerto Rican descent.[3] She attended college at Fordham University.[2]

References

  1. ^ "VH1 Has A New Reality Boss, And She's Latina". www.vibe.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  2. ^ a b c d Littleton, Cynthia (November 11, 2020). "Can These Execs Save ViacomCBS' Storied Cable Brands?". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ a b De Los Santos, Melissa (June 30, 2016). "VH1 Has A New Reality Boss, And She's Latina". Vibe. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

Let me know if you have any questions. Cheers! 19:39, 22 July 2024 (UTC) BINK Robin (talk) 19:39, 22 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

@HansVonStuttgart: Thank you for reviewing! I have implemented the approved changes. Please let me know if anything looks out of place. Cheers, BINK Robin (talk) 18:49, 29 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

Early career request

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Hi editors, for my next request, I suggest adding a new paragraph to the beginning of the Career section detailing Diaz's early career. My proposed text is below.

Diaz began working in television at New Jersey PBS affiliate WNET as an assistant to producer Steven Weinstock. In 1995, she began working for Viacom on a documentary about people with HIV, and in 1997 joined MTV as a freelancer.[1][2] She later became a full staff member, working as a producer for MTV News and on the network's documentaries. While in this role, she pitched MTV Cribs to network executives as a way to refresh the traditional sit-down interview format. The show premiered in September 2000.[2] Diaz has been credited with the development of The Osbournes and My Super Sweet 16.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (November 11, 2020). "Can These Execs Save ViacomCBS' Storied Cable Brands?". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Goldstein, Jessica M. (July 24, 2020). "In 2000, 'Cribs' became a phenomenon. 20 years later, we're all living in an accidental reboot". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (April 26, 2018). "Nina L. Diaz Promoted To President, Programming & Development For MTV, VH1 & Logo Group". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 26, 2018). "Nina L. Diaz Promoted to President of Programming & Development for MTV, VH1, Logo". Variety. Retrieved May 5, 2022.

Please let me know what you think. @HansVonStuttgart:, would you be interested in taking a look at this one as well? Cheers, BINK Robin (talk) 20:36, 29 July 2024 (UTC)Reply

  Done Rusalkii (talk) 05:10, 14 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
@Rusalkii: thanks! BINK Robin (talk) 15:11, 14 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

Career request 2

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Hi editors, for my next request, I propose combining and updating the last 3 paragraphs of the Career section to make it more complete and accurate. I think it also summarizes the content more, makes them sound less promotional, and cleans up the references so they are consistent and complete. My proposed changes are below in the TextDiff and a rendering of the changes is in the box below that.

She left MTV to work as an independent producer for various networks, and helped develop hits such as ''[[Mob Wives]]'' on VH1 and ''[[The Real Housewives of New Jersey|Real Housewives of New Jersey]]'' on Bravo.

Diaz was hired by VH1 in 2014 where she served as senior vice president of East Coast Development. Diaz was hired as executive vice president of unscripted Programming and Development for MTV and VH1 in June 2016, then was promoted to head of unscripted programming in November 2016, and served in that position until April 2018. Her focus was shifting the networks towards creating more unscripted television shows, which increased viewership greatly. She has overseen the programming schedule, and helped develop or grow ''[[Love & Hip Hop|Love and Hip Hop]]'', ''[[Stevie J & Joseline: Go Hollywood|Stevie J & Joseline]]'', ''[[Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party|Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party]]'', ''[[Black Ink Crew]],'' ''[[Hip Hop Squares]]'' and a reboot of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''. She helped develop extensions to popular previously canceled shows such as ''[[Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant]]'', [[Total Request Live|''TRL'']], ''[[The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros]]'' and ''[[Jersey Shore: Family Vacation|Jersey Shore Family Vacation]]''. She helped create the U.S. version of ''[[Ex on the Beach (U.S. TV series)|Ex on the Beach]]'', which had the biggest premier of any unscripted show since 2014. In 2017, she oversaw the creation of ''[[Floribama Shore]]'' and ''[[Siesta Key (TV series)|Siesta Key]]'', which were the second and fourth new shows for the year, respectively.

In April 2018, she was promoted to the President of Programming and Development for VH1, MTV, and Logo Group.
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In 2007, Diaz left MTV to work as an independent producer where she developed several shows for different networks, including [[VH1]]'s ''[[Mob Wives]]'' and [[Bravo (American TV network)|Bravo's]] ''[[The Real Housewives of New Jersey]]''. She returned to Viacom (now [[Paramount Global]]) in 2014 as Senior Vice President of East Coast Production and Development at VH1. In 2016, she was promoted to Executive Vice President for Unscripted Programming on VH1 and MTV and two years later was elevated President of Programming and Development for MTV, VH1, and the Logo Group. During this time, she developed a variety of shows popular in the 18-34 age demographic, including ''[[Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party]]'', ''[[Love & Hip Hop]]'', ''[[Floribama Shore]]'', ''[[Siesta Key]]'', ''[[Black Ink Crew]]'', ''[[Hip Hop Squares]]'', ''[[Jersey Shore: Family Vacation]]'', ''[[Ex on the Beach]]'', ''[[The Amber Rose Show]]'', and a reboot of ''[[America's Next Top Model]]''. She was also responsible for renewing ''[[Total Request Live]]'', ''[[Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant]]'', and ''[[The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros]]''.
In 2007, Diaz left MTV to work as an independent producer where she developed several shows for different networks, including VH1's Mob Wives and Bravo's The Real Housewives of New Jersey.[6][7][8] She returned to Viacom (now Paramount Global) in 2014 as Senior Vice President of East Coast Production and Development at VH1.[8] In 2016, she was promoted to Executive Vice President for Unscripted Programming on VH1 and MTV[9] and two years later was elevated President of Programming and Development for MTV, VH1, and the Logo Group. During this time, she developed a variety of shows popular in the 18-34 age demographic, including Martha and Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party, Love & Hip Hop, Floribama Shore, Siesta Key, Black Ink Crew, Hip Hop Squares, Jersey Shore: Family Vacation, Ex on the Beach, The Amber Rose Show, and a reboot of America's Next Top Model.[10][7][8] She was also responsible for renewing Total Request Live, Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant, and The Challenge: Champs vs. Pros.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "MTV and VH1 Set New Unscripted Team Under Nina L. Diaz (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  2. ^ a b c Villafañe, Veronica. "Nina L. Diaz Promoted To Oversee Development And Production Of MTV AND VH1 Unscripted Shows". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ a b "Nina L. Diaz Promoted to President of Programming & Development for MTV, VH1, Logo". Variety. 2018-04-26. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  5. ^ "Viacom Promotes Nina Diaz to Programming President at MTV, VH1 and Logo". www.thewrap.com. Retrieved 2018-07-22.
  6. ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (November 11, 2020). "Can These Execs Save ViacomCBS' Storied Cable Brands?". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c d e f Andreeva, Nellie (April 26, 2018). "Nina L. Diaz Promoted To President, Programming & Development For MTV, VH1 & Logo Group". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e f De Los Santos, Melissa (June 30, 2016). "VH1 Has A New Reality Boss, And She's Latina". Vibe. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  9. ^ a b Goldberg, Lesley (November 29, 2016). "Nina L. Diaz Promoted to Head Unscripted at MTV, VH1". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  10. ^ a b Baysinger, Tim (April 26, 2018). "Viacom Promotes Nina Diaz to Programming President at MTV, VH1 and Logo". TheWrap. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  • Sources 6 ("Variety3"), 7 ("DH1") and 8 ("Vibe1") are already named and used in the live article. I've included them here for better visibility but copying directly over will result in duplicate citations.

Please let me know what you think. @Rusalkii: would you have any interest in taking a look at this request as well? I'd appreciate it. Cheers, BINK Robin (talk) 15:11, 14 August 2024 (UTC)Reply

  Go ahead: I have reviewed these proposed changes and suggest that you go ahead and make the proposed changes to the page. Rusalkii (talk) 06:08, 29 August 2024 (UTC)Reply
@Rusalkii Thanks for reviewing! I've made the approved changes here, please let me know if anything looks off. Cheers, BINK Robin (talk) 15:54, 6 September 2024 (UTC)Reply

Career request 3

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Hi editors, for my next request, I propose adding the content in the box below to the Career section. This will round out the section and make the article more complete post-2016.

In 2020, Diaz was promoted to President of Content and Chief Creative Officer of MTV Entertainment Studios. In that role, she oversaw both scripted and unscripted programming at MTV, Comedy Central, TV Land, Paramount Network, Smithsonian Channel, VH1, Pop, Logo TV, and CMT.[1] While in that role, she and Paramount Media Networks and MTV Entertainment Studios President and Chief Executive Officer Chris McCarthy created a $250 million initiative to help build BIPOC production companies and launch the First Time Directors Program to assist with the production of 50 movies by BIPOC and female directors.[2][3] She was chosen to lead the development of unscripted shows and adult animation for Paramount+ in 2021 as its chief creative officer for those divisions while retaining her role with MTV Entertainment.[4] In February 2023, Diaz was promoted to President of Content and Chief Creative Officer at Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios following the merger of the two entities.[5] That year, it was announced that she would be a co-executive producer on the upcoming Showtime series The Department.[6]

Diaz is one of the highest-ranking Latina executives in the entertainment industry.[2] The Hollywood Reporter recognized her as one of 2023's "Most Powerful Women in Entertainment" and one of the "Most Powerful Latin Players in Film, TV and Music".[7][8] The same year, Variety named her a "Reality TV Power Player" and recognized her as one of the "New York Women [That] Made an Impact on the Entertainment Industry".[9]

References

  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 21, 2020). "Nina L. Diaz & Tanya Giles Elevated In More Executive Promotions & Exits At ViacomCBS' Entertainment & Youth Group". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference Variety3 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Otterson, Joe (September 23, 2020). "ViacomCBS E&Y Group, Multiple Top Producers Partner on Program for First Time BIPOC, Women Directors (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (August 12, 2021). "MTV Entertainment Elevates Nina L. Diaz to Head Unscripted, Adult Animation for Paramount Plus; Meghan Hooper White and Justin Rosenblatt to Exit (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  5. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (February 13, 2023). "MTV Studios Team Given Showtime Oversight". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  6. ^ Chitwood, Adam (February 6, 2023). "George Clooney to Direct Showtime Political Thriller Series 'The Department'". The Wrap. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  7. ^ O'Connell, Mikey (December 7, 2023). "The Hollywood Reporter's 2023 Women in Entertainment Power 100". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 4, 2024.
  8. ^ Sun, Rebecca; Fekadu, Mesfin (November 8, 2023). "The Most Powerful Latin Players in Film, TV and Music". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth; Garrett, Diane; Steinberg, Brian; Littleton, Cynthia; Maas, Jennifer; Garcia, Thania; Aswad, Jem; Otterson, Joe; Willman, Chris; Schneider, Michael; Shafer, Ellise; Longeretta, Emily; Gilchrist, Todd; Bell, BreAnna; Donnelly, Matt; Dore, Shalini; Jackson, Angelique; Lang, Brent; Riley, Jenelle; Rubin, Rebecca; Saval, Malina (March 29, 2023). "From Drew Barrymore to Jenny Han: These NY Women Made an Impact on the Entertainment Industry the Past Year". Variety. Retrieved June 4, 2024.

Please let me know what you think. @Rusalkii: would you be interested in taking a look at this request as well? I'd really appreciate it. Cheers, BINK Robin (talk) 16:02, 6 September 2024 (UTC)Reply