Noticias Telemundo has named veteran news executive Patsy Loris as SVP, Elections 2020 and Special Projects, effective July 29.
Loris will be based in Miami and will report to Luis Fernández, EVP of Network News at Telemundo. The announcement was made as news organization prepares to kick off its 2020 elections coverage with the first Democratic presidential debate of the 2020 electoral cycle in partnership with NBC News and MSNBC.
In this newly created role, she will be responsible for leading and advancing Noticias Telemundo’s presidential elections coverage and will help build the network’s position as the undisputed Hispanic leader covering politics and the 2020 Presidential elections across all platforms. She will also oversee the production of news specials to further expand Noticias Telemundo’s mission to deliver relevant, balanced and reliable news content to inform Latinos across the nation.
“Patsy is a seasoned news veteran and a critically important addition to our News team, as we continue to provide our audience with the best and most complete information they need in the upcoming presidential elections. We are living at a crucial time that could redefine the role of the Hispanic community in our country, and we have the best team of news professionals in Hispanic media to address anxiety with reliable and accurate information,” said Fernández.
Loris joins Noticias Telemundo after three decades at Univision Communications. Most recently, she was EVP of News and Executive News Director where she had direct oversight of the network’s morning show, daily entertainment and news magazine shows, and all network news programs including its digital, evening, late night, weekend and political affairs properties.