Univision New York appoints Luisa Collins Vice President of Content
July 8, 2021
Univision New York, part of Univision Communications Inc. announced the appointment of Luisa Collins as Vice President, Content. Starting July 19th, Collins will oversee Univision New York’s award-winning newsroom and lead content on all of Univision New York’s linear and digital properties to inform and empower the Latino audiences in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Collins will report directly to Roberto Yanez, President and General Manager of Univision New York, and will be based in the New York metro area.
“From traditional linear TV and radio to digital and streaming properties, Latinos are getting their news and information on more platforms that ever, and Univision New York has been the trusted source of that information for Latinos in the Tri-State area for over 50 years. We are thrilled to welcome veteran journalist Luisa Collins to lead our news team into the future,” said Roberto Yanez, President and General Manager of Univision New York. “Digitally savvy viewers expect the latest up-to-the- minute news as it happens , and we are confident that Luisa will continue to build on Univision New York’s trusted reputation for informing and empowering our audience with the vital information they need to make educated decisions for their families.”
“I am honored to join the experienced team of journalists at Univision New York and am excited for the opportunity to take the station’s award-winning news division to the next level,” said Collins. “As a Latina, I recognize the critical role that Univision plays within the Hispanic community and am focused on delivering best-in-class news across all our platforms in order to reach our audience with the information they may need wherever they are.”
An industry veteran, Collins has over 15 years of experience in television journalism. She most recently led news operations at Entravision Communications, managing content development for local news coverage across the company’s 25 television stations positioned within major Hispanic markets across the United States. Her prior television experience also includes stints at Telemundo and Drewry Communications Group. Collins attended the University of North Texas.