Five Latino Producers Creating Sports Content
Five Latino Producers Behind Some of Your Favorite Sports Content
When we think about sports, we often picture the athletes on the field, but there's a whole world behind the scenes that makes the magic happen. Latino producers are stepping up and changing the game, using their creativity and innovation to bring fresh perspectives to the way we consume sports. Here are five U.S. Latinos who are making waves in sports media. Whether they're creating gripping documentaries, producing top-notch broadcasts, or crafting compelling digital content, these talented individuals are helping pave the way for future generations of sports-industry creators.
Get to know five Latino producers who are helping to create some of your favorite sports content.
Lina B. Elias
Freelance TV Producer
Lina B. Elias
Freelance TV Producer
Lina has spent the past sixteen years working in golf broadcasting after a brief time at CNN Español. She has forged a career that combines her love for the game with her willingness to adapt to an evolving industry. She is originally from Colombia and moved to the United States on a golf scholarship to Georgia State University when she was 17. After twelve years at Golf Channel working in different roles (her last one as a highlights supervisor), Lina transitioned to a career as a freelance producer and her clients include PGATOUR, NBC Sports and TMRW Sports.
Learn more or connect with Lina.
Adolfo Lee
Director, Spanish Language Content at Major League Soccer
Adolfo Lee
Director, Spanish Language Content at Major League Soccer
Passionate about football, filmmaking, and photography, Lee has embarked on a journey to capture the beautiful nature of the game through the lens. This pursuit has led to a fulfilling career marked by joy and dedication.
His work centers around football and spans commercial, corporate, and live music videos. Notable clients include Manchester City Football Club, New York City Football Club, City Soccer in the Community-UAE Embassy in the US, CSM, NYFEST, Claudio Reyna Foundation, Kicking & Screening Soccer Film Festival, Visit Britain, Shovels and Rope for Electric Lady Studios, and Bomba Estereo for GemsNYC.
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Korean parents, he moved to New York in 1998. Lee holds a BA in Film and Media Studies from Hunter College (CUNY) and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY.
Learn more and connect with Adolfo.
Julio A. Pabón
Award-winning Documentary TV Development & Production Executive
Julio A. Pabón
Award winning Documentary TV Development & Production Executive
With over 15 years of experience, Julio is an award-winning producer and director specializing in non-scripted, documentary, audio, and video content. His impressive portfolio includes work with VICE Media, Netflix, and Spotify, where he created and executive produced the critically acclaimed podcast “LOUD: The History of Reggaeton.” He produced and directed “Pa Que Sepa,” a digital series featuring in-depth interviews with emerging Latino sports personalities. Julio also contributed as an associate producer to the award-winning documentary “Legacy of 21.”
Learn more and connect with Julio.
Maribel Quezada Smith
Award-winning Bilingual Producer and Director
Maribel Quezada Smith
Award-winning Bilingual Producer
After twelve years working in television production, Maribel launched her own production company “Diferente Creative” in 2018, helping create notable sports projects such as Birdies Not BS in 2019, (the first golf podcast hosted by people of color), the GolfNow special series “The Next Round” (an NBC Sports property), and as a Consulting Producer for Golf Channel’s video podcast “Beyond The Fairway,”. Her company continues producing engaging YouTube content for professional athletes and sports talent.
Maribel has also produced content for major brands like AARP, Discovery, Netflix, TLC and A&E, among other networks. In 2021 she co-founded BIPOC Podcast Creators to amplify diverse voices in the podcasting space.
Her career reflects a deep passion for storytelling and innovation in media, driven by a commitment to excellence and continuous growth.
Learn more and connect with Maribel.
Griselda Ramirez
Bilingual Storyteller & Features Producer
Griselda Ramirez
Bilingual Storyteller & Features Producer
With 15 years of field and post-production experience, Ramirez is a dedicated bilingual storyteller and field producer. Griselda has a diverse portfolio that includes sports features, true crime documentaries, competition shows, and advertising campaigns.
Born and raised in the modest agricultural city of Salinas, California, Ramirez grew up playing soccer and running across lettuce and strawberry fields. These early experiences fueled a passion for storytelling and a desire to share people's stories in an honest and creative way.
As a Mexican-American professional in TV production, Griselda takes pride in her ability to connect with diverse audiences and tell compelling human-interest stories.
Learn more and connect with Griselda.
We would love to make this an on-going series and continue to celebrate other Latino/Hispanic producers and content creators who are working in the sports industry. If you know someone who should be included in next year’s edition, please let us know!