Journalist José Alberto Suárez, president and basic supervisor of Telemundo 31, Telemundo 49, and Telemundo Ft. Myers–Naples, died this Wednesday in a helicopter crash in Kenya.
Suárez was 55 and was one of five Americans killed in the crash in Samburu County, in northeastern Kenya.
With greater than 25 years of expertise in the media, Suárez additionally served as president of different stations together with Telemundo 33, Telemundo Fresno, Telemundo Las Vegas, Telemundo Utah, and Telemundo San Antonio.
The seasoned Florida-born journalist was often called a visionary chief dedicated to increasing and rising Telemundo’s markets, having spent 18 years with Telemundo and NBC stations.
Before his station management roles, he spent almost 4 years at NBC Miami as director of inventive providers and programming. During his time in Miami, he additionally served as govt producer of non-news programming and specials, together with every day leisure exhibits.
Before becoming a member of NBCUniversal, Suárez labored as a reporter and anchor at media shops in Florida, Ohio, and Texas.
Over his lengthy profession in the media, he acquired a number of honors, together with a Lone Star Emmy, a Suncoast Emmy, three Emmys for Best Daily Newscast, in addition to a number of Associated Press awards.
In a press release, NBCU Newsgroup Chairman Cesar Conde, NBCU Local Chairman Valari Staab, and Telemundo Station Group President Jose Cancela, expressed:
“We are heartbroken to learn the tragic news that José was killed in a helicopter accident in Kenya. José was an exceptional colleague who cared deeply about his teams, the communities they served and the important role our stations play in people’s lives. He brought energy, humor, warmth and a strong sense of purpose to his work, and his impact was felt far beyond the stations he led. Our hearts are with his loved ones, and with all of José’s colleagues and friends who are grieving this terrible loss.”
Rest in peace, José.