Diego Senior is an experienced producer, journalist, media executive and strategist with over 20 years of expertise in documentary audio and broadcast television production, as well as corporate communications and business development. He co-founded La Central Podcasts, producing and product managing content like acclaimed audio series LEGADO (Spotify Originals, 2021) and BOTLOVE (Radiotopia/PRX, 2023).
Mr. Senior has been a production collaborator with major outlets such as NatGeo, CBS News and Discovery ID, writing, field producing and story producing short docs on technology, nature, true crime and social justice.
Mr. Senior has also created communication strategies and business development opportunities at AMAREY NOVA MEDICAL GROUP based in Colombia, establishing connections and possible partnerships with over 100 global companies. His project management and development skills also extended to hospitality projects like the A16’s LUCANIA restaurant in San Francisco and editorial projects published by houses like Harper Wave and Ten Speed Press. Diego holds a Bachelor’s in Media and Journalism from the Universidad de La Sabana in Bogotá and a Master’s in International Affairs from The New School in New York City.
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
8 years of US media experience as independent Television, documentary and feature film producer for CBS News, National Geographic, Discovery and several indie filmmakers, amongst others.
13 years in Latin American media and journalism, from Intl. Correspondent and Intl. Editor to C-Suite Content Executive.
5 years in strategic communications and business development across several industries, focusing on media, hospitality and pharmaceuticals.
August, 2008. Mr. Senior interviews Henry Kissinger on their way to the Beijing Olympics.
Interviewing writer and Nobel Prize in Literature laureate Mario Vargas Llosa.
After interviewing American Comedian John Oliver at a TIME Gala in NYC.
Interviewing Luis Almagro, OAS’s Secretary General at the time.
Bono
After interviewing Chilean writer Isabel Allende
After interviewing Economist, Nouriel Roubini
Interviewing Singer, performer Marc Anthony
After Interviewing Musician Phil Collins
Interviewing musician Stevie Wonder
Interviewing then President of Ecuador Rafael Correa
Interviewing then President of Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos
Colombian press pool covering a presidential visit to Barack Obama’s White House. 2008.