Jorge Ramos, 66, one of the most prominent journalists in Spanish television, announced at the end of his show, “Noticiero Univision,” Monday night that he is leaving Univision. after 40 years.

Known for his challenging interviews with global leaders, Ramos' decision not to renew his contract was “mutually agreed” with TelevisaUnivision, the network operator. according to a company press release.

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Ramos said he will continue in his role through the upcoming US presidential election and will leave Univision at the end of 2024.

“This is not a goodbye. I will continue anchoring 'Noticiero Univision' until December, and then, I will share my professional plan,” Ramos the notice says.

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While he didn't reveal what's next, he assured viewers and fans that his time in journalism isn't over.

“There's a lot to do in journalism and it really fills me with enthusiasm,” he said. “This isn't an instant goodbye. We'll be back here tomorrow with the news.”

In a statement from the network, Univision News President Daniel Coronell said, “I want to express my respect and gratitude for Jorge Ramos and all he has done for Univision and the growing community we serve every day. As we look to 2025 and beyond, our talented team is well equipped to continue the tradition of journalistic excellence that has defined Noticiero Univision since its inception.”

Are long-term employees good for the workforce?

Although it seems that everyone is looking for work these days, a recent study published in the magazine“Work, Aging and Retirement,” found that employees like Ramos with long tenures contribute positively to financial performance and help with mentoring to bring “age diversity” to a business.

of wrote the authors of the study ABOUT Harvard Business Review that while age had no impact on business performance, tenure had a “significant positive and sometimes highly significant impact on financial performance and operational excellence”.

The study also found that companies that offer “traditional forms of employment” – or businesses with long-term employees – have an advantage over organizations that use more gig workers and freelancers. “These organizations lose the business value that comes with tenure and longevity with an employer,” the authors concluded.