Julian Malagon
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Entertainment executive specializing in kids, family, and animated series for global streaming audiences. Experienced in developing franchise-driven content and collaborating across creative, marketing, and production teams to position series for successful launches and long-term brand growth. Leadership roles at Sony Pictures Television and Netflix managing globally recognized IP such as LEGO, The Simpsons, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ghostbusters, Jurassic World, Goosebumps, Charlie’s Angels, and Jumanji.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President, Development
Sony Pictures Television – Kids
09.2022 - 03.2026
- Lead development and franchise strategy for a slate of 30+ animated and live-action kids and family series.
- Guided audience positioning and creative direction across more than three dozen projects targeting global streaming platforms.
- Collaborated with marketing, distribution, and consumer products teams to align development with franchise growth and audience engagement.
- Managed relationships with over 150 major creators, studios, and global streaming partners.
- Spearheaded cross-border co-productions by securing partnerships with leading international platforms.
- Oversaw our YouTube channel's content and engagement, producing several videos with millions of views and growing subscribers to 775K.
Manager, Animated Series
Netflix
03.2019 - 05.2022
- Directed content pipeline management for a portfolio of 20+ animated series by leveraging streaming content strategy and franchise development expertise, enhancing global reach across the platform.
- Spearheaded content development and production for several of the 100 most-viewed Netflix series of all time, with a focus on global audience appeal, family co-viewing, and scalable franchise potential.
- Led the development of Netflix original animated series, ensuring alignment with platform standards and audience engagement strategies.
- Project managed cross-functional campaign initiatives for over 20 titles, including leading, organizing, and mobilizing internal task forces and brainstorming sessions.
- Engineered workflow enhancements that streamlined collaboration between dozens of animation studios, writers, and post-production teams, accelerating project timelines and amplifying content quality.
Development Coordinator
Atomic Cartoons
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Supported development of 20+ animated series and 5+ productions for global networks and streaming platforms.
- Evaluated IP and creator-driven concepts for series development consideration.
- Produced series concept pitch materials and managed development pipelines across 15 titles.
- Coordinated cross-functional meetings between creative, production, and executive teams to align project goals, facilitate feedback, and ensure timely delivery for key development milestones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Minor in Business
University of Miami
Miami, Fl01-2013
Skills
- Kids & Family Audience Strategy
- Animation & Franchise Development
- Series Launch Positioning
- Streaming Content Strategy
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Creator & Talent Partnerships
Accomplishments
- LA TV WEEK 2024 - 40 Under 40 Honoree
- Hollywood Climate Summit - Advisory Board Member
- Emmy Awards 2015 - Outstanding Technical Team Studio Technical Supervisor - Women’s World Cup
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Vice President, Development
Sony Pictures Television – Kids
09.2022 - 03.2026
Manager, Animated Series
Netflix
03.2019 - 05.2022
Development Coordinator
Atomic Cartoons
03.2017 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Communications, Minor in Business
University of Miami