HERNÁN  PAMBUKDJIAN - BIO
 

Creative Television Producer | Showrunner | International Entertainment & Sports Production

 

Hernán Pambukdjian is an award-winning television producer and showrunner with over 25 years of international experience in the entertainment industry. He specializes in creative development, television production, unscripted programming, reality television, musical competitions, live sports broadcasting, and large-scale audiovisual productions.
 

Throughout his career, Hernán has collaborated with leading television networks, production companies, and streaming platforms, including NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Univision, Fox Sports, Fox Deportes, Apple TV, Sony Entertainment Television, E! Entertainment Television, TV Azteca, and Telefe, contributing to productions across the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Chile.

His expertise combines a strong creative vision with extensive leadership and production management capabilities, overseeing projects from initial concept development and original format creation to full-scale production, technical coordination, talent management, post-production, and live broadcasting.
 

International Awards & Recognition:

Among his most notable achievements is his involvement in the production of Latin American Idol, developed for Sony Entertainment Television in collaboration with FremantleMedia. The production received the prestigious Martín Fierro Award in 2008 for Outstanding Entertainment Show Production.
 

Hernán also contributed to the creative and production team behind El Show de Videomatch, one of Latin America's most successful television entertainment programs, which received the INTE Award in 2003 for Outstanding Humoristic Show.

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In sports television, he earned an Emmy Award nomination as Associate Producer for La Previa UEFA Champions League Final, a Fox Deportes production recognized for Outstanding Live Sports Coverage.
 

These accomplishments reflect his ability to deliver high-quality television content across multiple genres, audiences, and international markets.

 

International Sports Broadcasting & Live Events:

Hernán has established an extensive career in international sports broadcasting, contributing to coverage of some of the world's most prestigious sporting events, including the FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, Major League Soccer (MLS), Leagues Cup, and NFL.

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His professional highlights include serving as Senior Associate Producer for Fox Sports' coverage of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, contributing to live broadcasting, editorial research, feature production, and post-production.

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In 2026, he worked with Telemundo and Peacock on the FIFA World Cup, serving as Announcer Producer and Host Producer. His responsibilities included coordinating on-air talent, managing live broadcast communications, and ensuring seamless interaction between production teams, commentators, and the Miami-based Production Control Room.

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Since 2023, Hernán has also collaborated with Apple TV / IMG, serving as Match Producer for MLS and Leagues Cup broadcasts, as well as Segment Producer for MLS 360.

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His experience in live sports production demonstrates his ability to manage complex, fast-paced broadcast environments while maintaining creative quality, operational efficiency, and editorial accuracy.

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Creative Leadership & Entertainment Production

Hernán's entertainment portfolio includes internationally recognized productions such as:

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• Latin American Idol — Sony Entertainment Television / FremantleMedia

• La Academia — TV Azteca

• Quiero Ser Grupero — TV Azteca

• El Show de Videomatch — Ideas del Sur Producciones

• E! Latin Bites — E! Entertainment Television

• Amar de Nuevo — Telemundo

• Common Joe — Reality Television

• King of the Cage — Live MMA Competition

• Boxeo Estelar — Live Boxing Entertainment

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Throughout these productions, Hernán has held leadership positions including General Producer, Supervising Producer, Line Producer, Coordinating Producer, Segment Producer, and Showrunner.

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His creative and technical expertise spans scriptwriting, storytelling, editorial development, production design coordination, talent direction, post-production supervision, and the management of multidisciplinary teams.

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His professional background also includes the development of original entertainment formats and coordination of complex productions involving celebrity talent, live audiences, technical crews, and international production partners.

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Professional Affiliations & Industry Leadership:

Hernán is a member of the Producers Peer Group of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, the Latin Recording Academy, and the International Press Academy.

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He has also served as a judge for the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards, reflecting his involvement in the professional television community.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Hernán brings a multicultural perspective to his work, bridging creative talent, production teams, and audiences across North American and Latin American markets.

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Creative Vision:

With a career built on storytelling, innovation, and production excellence, Hernán Mauro Pambukdjian continues to bring together creative vision and technical expertise to develop compelling television, entertainment, sports, and audiovisual experiences.

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His ability to transform original ideas into professionally executed productions, combined with his international network and extensive broadcast experience, positions him as a valuable creative partner for television networks, streaming platforms, independent production companies, and international entertainment ventures.

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Hernán Pambukdjian represents a combination of creative storytelling, international production leadership, and award-winning television experience, connecting ideas, talent, and audiences through the power of audiovisual entertainment.

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