Univision Names Head Of Political Sales

Univision Communications Inc. today appointed Jose Valle president of political and advocacy sales.

An officer of the company, Valle will remain based in Los Angeles and will report to Keith Turner, president, advertising sales and marketing for UCI. His appointment takes effect immediately.

Valle has been president of Univision Radio since 2011. Prior to Univision, he was president and general manager of KVEA and as well as overseeing operations for Spanish-language independent KWHY station in Los Angeles (2008-10).

Before that position, Valle was VP-GM of KXTX Dallas (2002-08) where he played a key role in the consolidation and integration of operations with the NBC owned and operated station, KXAS.

Earlier in his career, Valle served as vice president and general manager of various numerous radio stations with responsibility for sales, content and operations.