EXCLUSIVE: Veteran MTV Networks govt Nina L. Diaz, who most lately served as President of Content material and Chief Inventive Officer for Showtime/MTV Leisure Studios, will likely be leaving when Skydance‘s pending acquisition of Paramount World is accomplished Aug. 7.
She simply made the announcement in an inner memo, a replica of which was obtained by Deadline.
“Change, as we all know, is a part of this enterprise — and a part of progress. I’m stepping ahead with deep gratitude and excessive spirits, figuring out that the impression we’ve made right here will preserve echoing,” Diaz wrote Monday within the electronic mail, wherein she included a number of highlights from her time on the firm, from The Osbournes and Love & Hip-Hop to Landman, Jon Stewart’s return to The Day by day Present and Yellowjackets’ resurgence.
Diaz is departing alongside her longtime boss Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount World and President of Showtime/MTV Leisure, whose pending exit was revealed final week. Since returning to MTV Networks in 2014, Diaz has seen her position increase by a collection of promotions, most lately to President of Content material and Chief Inventive Officer for Showtime/MTV Leisure Studios in 2023.
In that position, she oversaw the event and manufacturing of over 100 collection yearly throughout MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Community and Showtime, together with the Yellowstone franchise, MobLand, Lioness, Emily in Paris, South Park, RuPaul’s Drag Race, Dexter: Unique Sin, Dexter: Resurrection, The Company and The Day by day Present.
Diaz has an in depth unscripted background as a seasoned govt and producer within the house for 2 and a half many years. She started her profession at MTV the place she developed and launched signature reveals of the early 2000s corresponding to My Tremendous Candy 16, Cribs in addition to The Osbournes, which she conceived the concept for after assembly the household on the set of Cribs.
After a stint as an impartial producer on such collection as VH1’s Mob Wives and Bravo’s Actual Housewives of New Jersey, Diaz returned to VH1 in 2014. She was subsequently upped to EVP and Head of Actuality Programming at VH1 and Head of Unscripted for MTV and VH1 earlier than increasing into scripted. Throughout her tenure, she spearheaded the transformation of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Jersey Shore and The Problem into world franchises.
A number one Latina govt and the highest-ranked lady of coloration inside Paramount’s TV programming operation, Diaz ahas been targeted on investing in BIPOC and girls creators. She launched a three way partnership with producer Lashan Browning to launch the manufacturing firm Antoinette Media and performed a management position in convening an industry-wide coalition in partnership with USC’s Annenberg Inclusion Initiative to create the Psychological Well being Media Information.
Right here is Diaz’s memo:
Crew—
After an unimaginable run, I’ll be wrapping my time at Paramount as a part of this subsequent chapter of change.
It’s exhausting to place into phrases what it’s meant to steer, collaborate, and dream huge with this powerhouse group — throughout each model, each story, each second we’ve constructed collectively. From iconic franchises to daring new voices, you’ve proven up with coronary heart, hustle, and artistic fireplace each step of the way in which.Collectively, we redefined what world hits appear to be — from constructing out the wealthy, expansive worlds of Taylor Sheridan’s universe, with Yellowstone, Lioness, and Landman… To launching world sensations like MobLand and The Company, every breaking new floor in storytelling and scale.
We took Showtime to new heights — reigniting The Chi, turning Yellowjackets right into a cultural phenomenon, and resurrecting Dexter to record-breaking numbers that thrilled outdated and new followers alike.
We introduced again the incomparable Jon Stewart to The Day by day Present —a triumphant return drawing in large audiences and gave America its beloved fist-pumpers as soon as extra with Jersey Shore Household Trip, then took the Shore sensation world with wild, unforgettable casts in Warsaw, Mexico, the UK, and France.And RuPaul’s Drag Race — a groundbreaking, culture-shifting franchise that not solely captured hearts however dominated awards seasons, turning into a long-running world phenomenon and an Emmy darling. We stored the fireplace burning with enduring icons like The Problem and Love & Hip Hop, proving that franchise storytelling can evolve, increase, and proceed to steer.
And for many who go approach again —to my first tour of obligation at MTV —we blazed the path and captured the rebellious spirit of youth tradition with reveals that outlined a technology. I’ll eternally be proud to have helped create just a few of these unforgettable originals: Cribs, My Tremendous Candy 16, and The Osbournes (Ozzy, eternally in our hearts).
I’m extremely pleased with what we’ve constructed — and much more excited for what’s forward, for all of us. Change, as we all know, is a part of this enterprise — and a part of progress. I’m stepping ahead with deep gratitude and excessive spirits, figuring out that the impression we’ve made right here will preserve echoing.
Maintain pushing boundaries. Maintain lifting one another up. And preserve making the sort of culture-shaping, genre-bending magic that this group can.
Thanks for being a part of all of it — the daring swings, the large wins, the inventive dangers, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s been a real pleasure to be within the trenches with you, to be impressed by your expertise, your grit, and your ardour. I’ll be rooting for you all the time and sure, I’ll miss you.
With love & respect,
Nina
