Governor’s Office: 346 Jobs in Univision/ABC Venture in Doral

A new English-language television news network that is a joint venture between Univision and ABC based out of Miami-Dade County is expected to bring 346 jobs, according to the governors office.

Scott and the Beacon Council -- Miami-Dade County's official economic development partnership -- announced the network that will target the Hispanic market and include a $274.5 million capital investment in its headquarters at the Univision studios in Doral.

Univisions decision to grow here is a testament to Floridas status as one of the most business-friendly states in the country, Scott stated in a release.

Todays announcement is more proof that Florida is well-positioned to lead the countrys economic growth in the next generation, as we compete and succeed in a global marketplace.

The Beacon Council estimates that the joint venture will bring an additional 208 indirect jobs and an additional $8 million in yearly wages within three years.

The new ABC-Univision network will be headquartered in a state-of-the art facility and will retain and attract the very best talent in the industry, creating a thriving and dynamic production hub that will undoubtedly benefit Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, Cesar Conde, president of Univision Networks, stated in a release.

Were very happy that through this historic venture we will be able to continue contributing to the job growth and progress of Florida.