Ricardo Sanchez Jr.

Ricardo Sanchez Jr. is an experienced talent acquisition professional, currently serving as Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at Lionsgate since May 2019, where prior roles included Manager and Sr. Recruiter. Before joining Lionsgate, Ricardo held the position of Sr. Recruiter at ICM Partners and worked at The Walt Disney Company as a Recruiter for Disney Professional Internships. Early career experiences include a role in the Campus 2 Career Program at NBCUniversal and serving as Career Program Manager at The Posse Foundation, which focuses on college access for urban public high school students. Additionally, Ricardo has a background in journalism, having worked as a Staff Writer for the Contra Costa Times/Bay Area News Group from January 2004 to April 2008, creating impactful stories under tight deadlines. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts in Communications/Journalism from California State University, Fullerton, and further studies at Loyola Marymount University.