Edna Schmidt
Telemundo Chicago announced that Edna Schmidt has been named co-anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Chicago 5pm and 10pm editions.Schmidt brings more than 20 years of journalistic experience, in-depth reporting and professionalism to the award winning news team.She will join co-anchor Alfonso Gutiérrez, sports anchor Oscar Guzmán, Meteorologist Maricela Vázquez and a dynamic team of reporters including Alba Mendiola, María Elena Ponticiello, César Rodríguez and newly appointed Karla Leal to deliver breaking news and the latest information on issues affecting the Hispanic community in the Chicago area. We are thrilled to welcome Edna to our team, said Diana Maldonado, VP of News. Her vast breadth of knowledge and journalism experience throughout her successful career makes her the perfect leader to expand Noticiero Telemundo Chicagos growth and evolution. Edna Schmidt has been recognized for her versatility, professionalism, and dedication as a news correspondent and anchor throughout a professional career that spans more than 20 years. During this time, she has covered several historic events, including the September 11th terrorist attacks in New York, the anthrax attacks, and the execution of Timothy McVeigh, the Oklahoma City bomber. Schmidt has also covered two World Cups, as well as the 5th Summit of the Americas, where leaders of the region had their first encounter with the President of U.S., Barack Obama. Schmidt holds a Bachelors degree in Journalism from Iowa State University.
