Sal Perez
About Sal Perez
Sal Perez serves as the Executive Producer and Vice President of Sesame Street Production at Sesame Workshop, bringing over 14 years of experience in both international and domestic production. His previous roles include Showrunner at El Mall and various producer positions at Sesame Workshop, where he contributed to several projects across multiple countries.
Current Role at Sesame Workshop
Sal Perez serves as the Executive Producer and Vice President of Sesame Street Production at Sesame Workshop. He has held this position since 2022 and is based in New York, New York. In this role, he oversees various projects related to Sesame Street, ensuring that production meets the organization's standards and objectives. His responsibilities include supervising projects and teams from initial conception through to final production and delivery.
Previous Experience in Production
Prior to his current role, Sal Perez worked extensively at Sesame Workshop in various capacities. He was a Producer for several projects, including Plaza Sesamo from 2009 to 2011, Super Healthy Monsters in 2012, and Monsters Online in 2012. His experience also includes a role as Sr. Director and Supervising Producer for International Content from 2018 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Showrunner and Story Editor for Gossip Girl Acapulco in 2013 and as an Executive Producer at Coronel in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Sal Perez earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Film/Video Production from New York University, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has contributed to his extensive expertise in both studio and location production, as well as location-based content and brand management. He has over 14 years of experience in international and domestic production, which supports his current leadership role.
Production Locations and Projects
Throughout his career, Sal Perez has worked on various projects in multiple locations, including New York City, Mexico City, Bogota, and Spain. His diverse experience in production environments has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage projects effectively across different cultural contexts. This includes his work on Sesame Workshop productions, which often involve international collaboration.