A New Chapter for Nina L. Diaz

Nina L. Diaz, a well-known figure in the entertainment industry, is set to leave her position at Paramount when the merger with Skydance is finalized. This news comes after she shared the update with her team in an internal message. Diaz has been a significant part of the company's growth, especially in the content and creative departments. She highlighted some of her achievements, such as the success of shows like "The Osbournes, " "Love & Hip-Hop, " and the revival of "Yellowjackets. " Her departure coincides with that of her long-time boss, Chris McCarthy, who is also leaving the company. Since joining MTV Networks in 2014, Diaz's responsibilities have grown considerably. She played a crucial role in overseeing the production of over 100 series annually across various networks, including MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, and Showtime. Some notable shows under her leadership include "Yellowstone, " "MobLand, " "Lioness, " "Emily in Paris, " "South Park, " and "RuPaul's Drag Race. " Diaz's career in unscripted television spans over two and a half decades. She started at MTV, where she developed popular shows like "My Super Sweet 16, " "Cribs, " and "The Osbournes. " After a brief stint as an independent producer, she returned to VH1 in 2014 and quickly rose through the ranks. She transformed shows like "RuPaul's Drag Race, " "Jersey Shore, " and "The Challenge" into global phenomena. As a leading Latina executive, Diaz has been a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion. She launched Antoinette Media, a production company focused on BIPOC and women creators, and played a key role in creating the Mental Health Media Guide in partnership with USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative.