Archive · 5 Aug 2025
Top Paramount Executive Nina Diaz to Exit Post-Skydance Merger
Nina Diaz, who was in charge of making shows for MTV, Comedy Central, and Showtime, is leaving her job at Paramount after the company is taken over.
She helped create many popular shows.
She is known for supporting diverse creators.
She started her career at MTV where she worked on shows like 'Cribs' and 'The Osbournes'.
Now she will step down from her position as the head of content for the company.
Nina L. Diaz, President of Content and Chief Creative Officer for Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, is leaving Paramount.
Diaz's departure follows the completion of Skydance's acquisition of Paramount Global, scheduled for August 7.
Diaz oversaw the development and production of over 100 series annually across multiple networks.
She began her career at MTV, launching shows like 'My Super Sweet 16' and 'The Osbournes'.
Diaz is a leading Latina executive, focused on investing in BIPOC and women creators.
- Who
- Nina L. Diaz
- What
- Nina L. Diaz is departing from her role as President of Content and Chief Creative Officer.
- When
- Upon completion of the Skydance acquisition of Paramount Global on August 7.
- Where
- Paramount Global
- Why
- Departure follows the Skydance acquisition.
- Title
- President of Content & Chief Creative Officer
- Company
- Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios
- Departure Reason
- Skydance Acquisition
- Previous Role
- EVP and Head of Reality Programming at VH1
- Key Achievements
- Launched shows like 'My Super Sweet 16', 'Cribs' and oversaw over 100 series annually
